Google Lures Frustrated Facebook Users, Points The Way To Google Plus

Facebook's f8 Conference, Google has announced nine new features for Google Plus, and there are some doozies. First of all, the social network is now open to the public. No sign-up required.

Before a Senate antitrust committee that Google's apps help the market, prompting the panel members to Google "app.

After a field trial of about 90 days to invitation-only users, the Official Google Blog has now extended an invitation to all users who want to join Google+. Users can join at google.com/+.

Some time to open their social network service Google Plus to the public. Up until now it was only possible to join the service after receiving.

Strata Summit on Big Data, Google's Bradley Horowitz noted an intriguing statistic about Google Plus usage: users of Google Plus are two to three times as likely to post content to private circles than they are to.

Published September 21, 2011 Today was a huge day for Google Plus! – The announcement of invitations for everyone and other enhancements was big news on the Google Blog Site.

 

R.E.M. In the Real World – Rolling Stone's 1987 Cover Story

R.E.M. has released 15 albums, including Murmur, Reckoning, Document, Out of Time, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Up and Automatic For the People.

Band, R.E.M., has officially split up after 31 years together, having produced 15 albums.

Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the flag icon below it.

$10, and I had narrowed my choices down to “Care,” the debut LP of a British band called Shriekback, and “Murmur,” REM's debut LP. For no reason that I recall, I went with the Shriekback. It was a good record.

Emma Mustich REM's low-key announcement Wednesday that the band would "call it a day" after 31 years generated an outpouring of memories from generations of music fans for whom the Athens, Ga.

They have broken up after 31 years together. As lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a.

'Modern Family' premiere: We love new Lily

On 2011-09-21 07:12:34 A few nights after basking in Emmy glory, “Modern Family” is getting back to doing what it does best: embarrassing the heck out of its stars.

Its five Emmy wins, Modern Family returns for its third season tonight on ABC.

Staff JACKSON – The primetime network television winner of five Emmy Awards last Sunday night is taking "Modern Family" on a Wyoming dude ranch vacation in its season premiere episode tonight.

Its third season tonight, but before we find out what the Pritchett-Dunphys were up to on vacation in Wyoming this summer, A.

Alum Gilles Marini will be hanging with some members of ABC's Modern Family, TVLine has learned exclusively, in a storyline that is – TVLine.

The Season 3 premiere of Modern Family tonight from Us Magazine. Sofia Vergara sings campfire songs! "She'll be running down the mountain!" I love this show! Look out for Noelle's recap tonight.

Fullerton police officer charged with murder in beating death of homeless man

Fullerton Assemblyman Chris Norby asked California Attorney General Kamala Harris to join investigations into the beating death of mentally ill transient Kelly Thomas by Fullerton police officers, according to a letter released Thursday.

Hopes publicizing the extent of the injuries he suffered after a confrontation with Fullerton police in July may help speed up investigations in the case.

Officers have been charged in the beating death of Kelly Thomas.

Array

Michael Sellers has extended his medical leave of absence for another 30 days amid calls for criminal charges to be filed against six officers involved in the brutal beating of a homeless man.

Two Fullerton, California police officers face felony charges in the beating death of a homeless man in July. The charges come in the death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas, who was beaten by police and died five days later.

Revenge Review: "Pilot"

"Pilot" a young woman changes her identity and moves back to the Hamptons to seek Revenge on those who destroyed her father years earlier.

Of revenge. I don't know what I can say! It's not the typical way of getting back at people. It's her own way. And it's not totally revenge, it's more like, “No, I'm going to be a star. That's what's happening.

Wednesday with the new ABC thriller, Revenge. It takes the novel, The Count of Monte Christo, and transports its intrigue to The Hamptons.

A dish best served cold, adjust your television and thermostat accordingly.

The first episodes of ABC's “Revenge” and The CW's “Hart of Dixie” both filmed in the Wilmington area this spring.

 

HP may oust CEO, hire eBay veteran: source

EBay CEO Meg Whitman is in the running for the position.

Convened on Wednesday to consider ousting Chief Executive Officer Leo Apotheker after less than a year on the job and replacing him temporarily with former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, a source.

Is up 9% following the rumor that HP's board may dismiss current CEO Leo Apotheker.

Going well for HP since CEO Leo Apotheker announced that he would either spin off or sell the company's PC division and shut down webOS hardware development as he refocused on enterprise.

EBay CEO Meg Whitman is in the running for the position.

Of Hewlett-Packard Co., speaks at a media event in Beijing, June 29, 2011.

Whooping cough vaccine's durability questioned

Have the whooping cough booster shots were pulled out of class and their parents were called. Fresno unified says in many cases the students do have the vaccine but need to present proof.

Cough are on the rise in Nelson and Marlborough and this is only the "tip of the iceberg", say concerned health professionals who are urging people to keep vaccinations up to date.

Health Department announced today a confirmed case of pertussis, or "whooping cough." A school age child in the west end of the county was diagnosed at the beginning of September and attended school prior to diagnosis.

This phenomenon Do you constantly have headaches, eye or skin irritation, sniffles, sneezes, dry cough, fatigue, dizziness or even flu? You could be suffering from the effects of a poorly constructed house.

Vchufo@dailypress.com | 757-247-4741 Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, sounds like a malady you could've caught 100 years ago. But cases have been on the rise in recent years. Virginia had 222 cases in 2009 and 344 last year.

Cough give rise to big trouble.

Troy Davis and the death penalty roar

Prosecutors are "unlikely" to pursue the death penalty for Deryl Dedmon, the white Mississippi teen charged with running over a black man with a pickup truck, because the family of the victim opposes the death penalty for.

(David Tulis) These days, the death penalty is more popular than the president.

Prosecutors are "unlikely" to pursue the death penalty for Deryl Dedmon, the white Mississippi teen charged with running over a black man with a pickup truck, because the family of the victim opposes the death penalty for.

Old is now eligible for the death penalty after being charged with randomly targeting a 49-year old black man, beating and running him ove.

Execution in Georgia of a convicted murderer whose supporters say may be innocent has exposed a continuing divide in the United States over the death penalty.

'X Factor' Debut: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul Reunite At Judges' Table

Been accused of making Cheryl Cole feel left out on the X Factor USA and has left Nicole Scherzinger in total awe.

The unexpected exit, "X Factor" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger have offered up their candid takes on the letting go of Cheryl Cole from the show.

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul back together, reprising their roles as judges on "American Idol.

Cowell was joined on the judges' panel by record executive Antonio "LA" Reid, his former "Idol" sparring partner Paula Abdul and pop stars Cheryl Cole and Nicole Scherzinger, who played a game of musical chairs in the premiere episode.

Paula Abdul wallpaper, Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she used to be such a big fan of Paula Abdul she had wallpaper with pictures of the singer.

On the eve of its premiere, X Factor judge Paula Abdul—aka the human incarnation of a lost dog finally seeing its owner again—wandered onto Tuesday night's Late Show, where she was asked by David Letterman to explain.

Review: 'Law & Order: SVU'

The 13th season of SVU opens without Benson's male counterpart, Elliot Stabler, but introduces some new and familiar faces.

Lot about the Law & Order formula, which makes me curious – is there a difference between the original series and SVU for you as an actor? I was thinking over the weekend [and] I suddenly realized that of the three Law & Order shows,.

The 13th season of SVU opens without Benson's male counterpart, Elliot Stabler, but introduces some new and familiar faces.

The DSK episode is beginning! The scene opens into the police station.

Gone all Hollywood on us, appearing as himself in NBC's Law & Order SVU. He'll appear along with New York Knicks star Carmelo

Anthony: Season 13 of "Law and Order SVU," the first without lead actor Christopher Meloni. "Change is good. It's sort of a blessing and a curse," says actress Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson on the show.

'Dancing with the Stars' Results, Week One: Who Got Kicked Off?

Harry Connick Jr. hit the 'Dancing With The Stars' stage to perform 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever' on 'Dancing With The Stars: The Results Show' on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

Solo and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the first night of "Dancing with the Stars." (ABC photo) Hope Solo and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy rehearse for the two-hour season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars.

Was voted off 'Dancing With The Stars' on September 20, 2011. Find out who got the boot.

The Stars” results were in last night with Ron Artest, also known as Metta World Peace, to go home. If Bill Clinton joined this season's show, he would not be the first politician to put on his dancing shoes.

Tonight on Dancing With the Stars, it was the moment we've been waiting for, but the stars have been dreading.

Was voted off 'Dancing With The Stars' on September 20, 2011. Find out who got the boot.

Blaine Gabbert to start for Jaguars

Unceremoniously cut David Garrard just a few days before the regular season started and named Luke McCown their starting QB, it seemed obvious that, sooner rather than later, rookie Blaine Gabbert.

Spend the 10th overall pick in last April's draft on St. Louisan Blaine Gabbert, then sign him to a fully guaranteed four-year, $12 million contract, just to have him languish on the sideline.

6-for-19 for 59 yards with four interceptions in the game, notched a dismal 1.8 quarterback rating before Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio opted to bring in rookie Blaine Gabbert(notes) for the fourth quarter.

Last night, Blaine Gabbert is now the Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback.

Last night, Blaine Gabbert is now the Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback. The Jaguars went with Luke McCown to start the season because the.

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block execution of Troy Davis

About four hours later than initially scheduled, because prison officials waited for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Davis' request for a stay. After 10 p.m.

Generals office notifies MacPhail's mother Anneliese they have received an email from the US Supreme Court to expect word in another 10 to 20 minutes.

PM, Troy Davis' execution has been delayed as the US Supreme Court asked for a delay so it could issue its ruling, which could come in minutes or hours.

US Supreme Court rejected a stay of execution for convicted killer Troy Davis late Wednesday, hours after he filed an eleventh-hour plea. The decision came three hours after the 7 pm ET scheduled execution time passed.

Denies request for stay of execution for Georgia inmate Troy Davis – wire services.

 

Daughter: Schuller won't assume Crystal Cathedral leadership

Won't assume Crystal Cathedral leadership | schuller, church, sale, milner, hearing, crystal, million, daughter, thinking, father.

Orange has offered $53.6 million in cash for the Crystal Cathedral. Chapman University has offered $50 million but would allow the church to lease back and repurchase core buildings and land.

A developer of continuing-care retirement communities for senior citizens, forged an agreement in 2004 with Crystal Cathedral Minis.

| Christian Post Reporter The controversy surrounding the bankruptcy sale of Crystal Cathedral continues as speculation mounts regarding the return of Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the Garden Grove, Calif.

In Garden Grove, California has been forced to file for bankruptcy protection last October because of the potential lawsuits from its vendors.

Hewlett-Packard investors like possibility of Meg Whitman as CEO

Nearly 7% as investors rally around reports that the computer giant is considering ousting CEO Leo Apotheker and replacing him with Meg Whitman.

TRIAL BALLOON: Hewlett-Packard's not-so-secret handwringing — over whether to dump CEO Leo Apotheker and replace him with former eBay CEO Meg Whitman — was a success Wednesday.

Internet exec star be open to running one of Silicon Valley's most notoriously difficult companies? Sources say yes, indeedy.

– David Garrity, principal at GVA Research LLC, talks about challenges facing Hewlett-Packard Co. and potential replacements for Chief Executive Officer Leo Apotheker.

CEO and failed Calif. gubernatorial candidate would replace Leo Apotheker.

Hewlett-Packard shares are rising this morning on reports that former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman is being considered by HP directors as a possible replacement for current boss Léo Apotheker.

Rick Santorum And Google At Odds Over Search Results

Rick Santorum and his wife Karen walk behind a bagpiper at the GOP Ames Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2011.

Few eyebrows at the national level when he came in fourth, indicating that he had a stronger organization in that key state than most pundits expected.

Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum still has a Google problem. When I say still, I am referring to the fact that Santorum has had this.

Angry with Google but instead should be rethinking his stance against the gay community. You reap what you sow.

A home-state straw poll win of Pennsylvania Republicans on Friday night.

Angry with Google but instead should be rethinking his stance against the gay community. You reap what you sow.

Koroma issues warning to military

Capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean located in the Western Area of.

Great organizational skills compelled her to preserve essays she wrote in the eighth grade about 19th century Freetown life.

Doors for more students — namely Freetowners — could force Freetown to pay more money to send more of its students to this building.

Samura, Freetown.

FREETOWN — A tropical plant said to be nutritional dynamite is being plugged by Sierra Leone's government as a natural cure-all in the country, which has some of the worst health indicators in the world.

Elizabeth Warren's Campaign Takes Off

Harvard law school professor and consumer advocate, officially entered the Massachusetts Senate race this week.

Announced candidate for United States Senate from the state of Massachusetts, appeared on Morning Joe this morning. Ms. Warren handled herself credibly, in spite of the ambush style that she was placed.

Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren on emphasizing her humble roots over her Ivy League pedigree in her Massachusetts Senate race.

On 09/21/2011 Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy with a video message last week. In her frank and what some call “folksy” way, she reiterated her concern for the middle class and her desire to help them as a Senator.

Together this home-brewed video of Elizabeth Warren speaking at what looks like a supporter's house.

Tucker Carlson, Greta Van Susteren, and the 'Fox News civil war'

 Susteren a former lawyer, host of On The Record w/Greta Van Susteren and reporter of choice for Palin; Tucker Carlson, editor-in-chief and co-founder of the Daily Caller and conservative colleague of Van Susteren's on the Fox News.

Denounced Daily Caller owner Tucker Carlson for publishing Mike Tyson's sexually-graphic comments on the alleged one night stand between Sarah Palin and basketball player Glen Rice.

Journalism. It is denigrating women,” Van Susteren writes.

Susteren a former lawyer, host of On The Record w/Greta Van Susteren and reporter of choice for Palin; Tucker Carlson, editor-in-chief and co-founder of the Daily Caller and conservative colleague of Van Susteren's on the Fox News.

Back to telling jokes if he could, but he can't, not with hired guns like Tucker Carlson and Jim Cramer around [] Stewart isn't just being a bully here. He is being disingenuous, and he knows it.

*FishbowlDC does a thorough rundown of the smackdown between Fox's Greta Van Susteren and the Daily Caller's Tucker Carlson over the latter's publishing vile comments made by Mike Tyson about Sarah Palin.

Oracle expects strong Q2, firms up tech outlook

And Aaron Ricadela – Wed Sep 21 00:00:21 GMT 2011 Google Inc. and Oracle Corp.

Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an outperform rating to a neutral rating in a research.

Corporation ** On its first quarter fiscal 2012, ORCL reported that its GAAP total revenues increased 12% to $8.4 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $0.36, up 34% year over year.

Its quarterly results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus.

Array

Corporation ** On its first quarter fiscal 2012, ORCL reported that its GAAP total revenues increased 12% to $8.4 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $0.36, up 34% year over year.