Not just McDonald's: Denny's, some Starbucks open on Christmas

I have not had fast food for many years but I have to admit that I had a "soft spot" for Burger King Whoppers back in the day! A double Whopper with everything with large fries was the ultimate meal during my college years! Even to this day I am

ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Is McDonalds open on Christmas Day, is Dunkin Donuts closed for Christmas, and is Starbucks serving up coffee today as well? While retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and Sears are closed for Christmas Day, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts

The commercials, starring farmers Frank Martinez of Moses Lake and Jenn Bunger of Pasco, were part of a series highlighting the origins of the food that makes up McDonald's menu. The messages still are being used, said Derek Morrison, public relations

The commercials, starring farmers Frank Martinez of Moses Lake and Jenn Bunger of Pasco, were part of a series highlighting the origins of the food that makes up McDonald's menu. The messages still are being used, said Derek Morrison, public relations

Orlando police had a suspect in custody Tuesday night in a fatal stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant on West Colonial Drive near John Young Parkway. Police Lt. Buddy Riggi said the fatal stabbing followed an argument between two customers at the

Rapper Capital Steez Takes His Life

Capital Steez had released his solo mixtape, AmeriKKKan Koruption and appeared on Joey Bada$$'s critically-acclaimed 1999 mixtape from earlier this year. Joey Bada$$ confirmed his passing with the tweet, "RIP Capital Steez 7.7.93 - 12.24.2012.

Tragic news to hear during the holiday season as Capital Steez, real name Jamal Dewar of Joey Bada$$' ProEra crew, has died at age 19.

Earlier this morning, Joey Bada$$ and Chuck Strangers tweeted condolences about the passing of fellow group member, Capital Steez. The rapper, born Jamal Dewar, was only 19-years-old at the time of his death. While fans are still searching for answers,

19-year old Brooklyn rapper Capital Steez has died, presumed by suicide.

Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were riding high off the release of their latest mixtape PEEP: The aPROcalypse, but today they are mourning the loss of group member Capital STEEZ. He was 19 years old and at press time

Amber Alert system gets a boost in spreading the word

THIS IS A CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT ISSUED BY THE TEXAS AMBER ALERT NETWORK The SAN ANTONIO POLICE DEPARTMENT is searching for JONATHAN JOSE GUILLEN JR, HISPANIC, MALE, 11 MONTHS old,

An Amber Alert issued in Stark County Monday night has been canceled. Police did not immediately release details about why. Earlier an Amber Alert was after police reported a mother and her young child were abducted. The alert stated that 17-month-old

Photo: Missing woman & child. #AMBERalert issued for Massillon, Ohio, mom & toddler: http://t.co/xernZ8ty http://t.co/6UDRBW41.

Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 17-month old boy and his 20-year old mother, believed to have been abducted from a 14th Street Southeast residence around 3 p.m. Monday, Christmas Eve. Police say Marshia Hasker and her son Otis are

MASSILLON, Ohio -- The Amber Alert issued for a missing toddler and his mother has been canceled, according to the Massillon Police Department.Massillon police say the pair were found in Canton, Ohio, and are not

. Feliz Navidad

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December 18, 2012. From the Curators: Feliz Navidad from Pandora. Llegó de nuevo la navidad, and Pandora has your holiday Latin music needs covered, with the best música navideña for all of your Christmas, New Year's and Día de Los

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Saying 'Merry Christmas' Around the World

The pope, in his annual Christmas message today, wished Christians all over the world a Merry Christmas in 65 languages. So anytime, anywhere, no matter where you and your friends and loved ones are today, here's how to wish them — and everyone

(See: "The Christmas Shoes," "The Christmas Toy," yadda yadda.) And we celebrate it every year. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Dec. 26, unless something huge breaks today. Merry Christmas to all, and thanks again for supporting

2012 at 1:28 am. Merry Christmas to all the regulars, occasionals, and lurkers. Merry Christmas and an interesting and stimulating New Year. And thanks for MR! Merry Christmas Tyler, Alex and your families. Reply

Merry Christmas in Geekspeak. By Summer Ash. -. Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:00 AM EST. (via Foxtrot). Permalink · 27 comments Comments. — Filed under: geek. Back To Top | Front Page

(See: "The Christmas Shoes," "The Christmas Toy," yadda yadda.) And we celebrate it every year. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Dec. 26, unless something huge breaks today. Merry Christmas to all, and thanks again for supporting

NY firemen's killer mapped out plan for slayings

Police in Webster, N.Y., said this morning that two firefighters were shot and killed while responding to a fire in the upstate New York town, victims of an apparent "trap" set by a shooter who is believed to be dead at the scene.

WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Police say the man who lured firefighters in Webster, N.Y., into a deadly ambush had the same make and caliber semiautomatic rifle as the one used in the Connecticut school massacre. Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering said Tuesday

WEBSTER, N.Y. – The gunman who killed two firefighters during a pre-dawn ambush on emergency responders in suburban Rochester, N.Y., left behind a note outlining his "clear intent" to burn his neighborhood to the ground and "do what I like doing best,

WEBSTER, N.Y. – The gunman who killed two firefighters during a pre-dawn ambush on emergency responders in suburban Rochester, N.Y., left behind a note outlining his "clear intent" to burn his neighborhood to the ground and "do what I like doing best,

The man who opened fire on firefighters in Webster, N.Y., leaving two of them dead, left a note saying he had set out to "do what I like doing best, killing people." NBC News' Ron Mott reports. By Andrew Mach and Jason White

Netflix blames Amazon for Christmas Eve outage

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) said Tuesday it had fully restored its video-streaming service after a Christmas Eve outage that hit many of its customers in the Americas. The outage -- which Netflix said was due to a technical

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — If you're a Netflix subscriber who planned to watch some movies on Christmas Eve or as you opened presents this morning, there was no Elf or National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for you. The online service suffered an outage

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even those in the lighthearted holiday fare you were plann..

Has an evening with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation become an annual holiday tradition? Or perhaps you enjoy a pre-present thrill, courtesy of Tim.

Has an evening with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation become an annual holiday tradition? Or perhaps you enjoy a pre-present thrill, courtesy of Tim.

Santa Claus is good or bad for children

In my post on eight fascinating facts about Christmas in China, number six was a trend that has long puzzled me: Chinese depictions of Santa Claus, of which there are a great many, very often portray him as playing the saxophone. There are posters of

“Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, 'If you see it in The Sun it's so.' Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” — Virginia O'Hanlon, 115 W. 95th Street. The editorial printed

In my post on eight fascinating facts about Christmas in China, number six was a trend that has long puzzled me: Chinese depictions of Santa Claus, of which there are a great many, very often portray him as playing the saxophone. There are posters of

A man dressed as Santa Claus gets a parking ticket in Los Angeles.

Thank you, Dante Chinni, for validating my beliefs about Santa Claus [“Instead of leaving cookies, let's give Santa the boot,” Outlook, Dec. 23]. I raised four children, all adults now, without foisting on them a belief in Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas

Peter Billingsley gets nostalgic about 'A Christmas Story'

HUMAN TARGETS — In a must-read investigation, geographer Joel Wainwright uncovers how the military and US intelligence agencies are becoming increasingly reliant on academic geographers and GIS systems to help them target drone strikes and other

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The political dysfunction of the world's largest economy is epic. Even though Mr. Market is not forcing the US hand, the political class is intent on shooting itself in the foot. Yet the uncertainty over next year's marginal tax rates

The actor who played the famous yellow-eyed nemesis to Ralphie in the movie "A Christmas Story" says in a lawsuit he's the one who was bullied in real life by the National Entertainment Collectibles Association. Zach Ward, who played "Scut Farkus" in

The iconic holiday movie Jean Shepherd's "A Christmas Story" depicts the closing scene inside Chop Suey Palace, where the young Ralphie Parker and his family spend Christmas dinner. Before the meal arrives, they're serenaded in a politically incorrect

Santa Claus is good or bad for children

The truth is often painful but nonetheless it is important that we live in the real world. Just as little kids have to come to grips with the fact that there is no Santa Claus, it is necessary for millions of liberals, including many who think of

Santa Claus was already herenow new taxes are coming to town to help fund President Obama's health care plan. New taxes, mostly affecting wealthy and the health care industry, are slated to take effect January 1, 2013. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The star of the African-American Christmas classic on her father's legacy and positive black imagery.

Thank you, Dante Chinni, for validating my beliefs about Santa Claus [“Instead of leaving cookies, let's give Santa the boot,” Outlook, Dec. 23]. I raised four children, all adults now, without foisting on them a belief in Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas

“Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, 'If you see it in The Sun it's so.' Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?” — Virginia O'Hanlon, 115 W. 95th Street. The editorial printed

Santa Claus is good or bad for children

Thank you, Dante Chinni, for validating my beliefs about Santa Claus [“Instead of leaving cookies, let's give Santa the boot,” Outlook, Dec. 23]. I raised four children, all adults now, without foisting on them a belief in Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas

You could call him St. Nicholas, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle, the man in the big red suit or even the man with the white beard, but the only name one New York man will answer to is this: Santa Claus. That's because it's the name on his driver

The parents of a hearing-disabled boy received a heartwarming holiday gift from a mall Santa Claus who unexpectedly managed to communicate with their son. Cameron Sylvester, 3, requires two hearing aids due to auditory

The Santa charade is fun every year, but it's time to get real: A million letters to the North Pole is a road to nowhere for the rest of us.

Many people wonder why an actor would choose to don a white beard and red suit to impersonate Santa Claus every holiday season. Turns out, he's paid quite a sum to do it.

. Feliz Navidad

During one of her stops, the 30-year-old actress took a moment to sing a little "Feliz Navidad." Anne Hathaway required custom-made vegan shoes for her Les Misérables character. Mind you, it may not be as memorable as when she belts out "I Dreamed a

While most Americans will come together on Christmas Day to open presents and enjoy a turkey feast, Hispanic households will start rejoicing a day early with tamales or lechón. Latinos celebrate on Christmas Eve or

While most Americans will come together on Christmas Day to open presents and enjoy a turkey feast, Hispanic households will start rejoicing a day early with tamales or lechón. Latinos celebrate on Christmas Eve or

December 18, 2012. From the Curators: Feliz Navidad from Pandora. Llegó de nuevo la navidad, and Pandora has your holiday Latin music needs covered, with the best música navideña for all of your Christmas, New Year's and Día de Los

To all my Fodorite friends. Thanks for sharing your experiences in Costa Rica with us all. I can't tell you how helpful you have been in helping to plan my Costa Rica vacations! And Ano Nuevo to you all!! Posted in the Mexico

Editorial: Christmas quotes 2012

David Cameron has quoted a verse from the Bible while paying tribute to Britain's armed forces and emergency services in his Christmas message. The prime minister said that Christmas was a time to "pause and reflect on what is important".

The asteroid did not hit Washington D.C. as the Mayans promised. So, as a consolation and a break from all of the insanity I humbly and confidently present to you the best Christmas quotes in the world. And I dare you to

Read….consider…..enjoy….. Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves. ~Eric Sevareid Christmas waves a magic wand over this

Christmas Quotes. 20 Dec by Jeff Dunn. Christmas itself is by grace. It could never have survived our own blindness and depredations otherwise. It could never have happened otherwise. Perhaps it is the very wildness and strangeness of the

And nothing says funny like 'a two-thousand-year-old story about the son of God'. So here, ladies and gentlemen, are some of our favourite funny quotes about this very special time of year. From gags by stand-up comedians to short-but-sweet poems, get

Rapper Capital Steez of Pro-Era dies, Joey Bad A$$ reacts

capital steez dead at 19, joey badass and fans mourn death of rapper.

Capital Steez was born Jamal Dewar. While there aren't very details about his death yet, at 11:59 pm he tweeted, “The end.” With that information, the cause of death appears to be a suicide, but that has yet to be confirmed. The group's Facebook page

New Music: Ludacris Ft. Pusha T x Swizz Beatz “Tell Me What They Mad For”Posted by: Big Homie; R.I.P. Capital STEEZ Of Pro EraPosted by: B.Dot; New Video: 2 Chainz “I'm Different”Posted by: Big Homie; New Music:

Just a few days ago Brooklyn newcomer Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were celebrating the release of their PEEP: The aPROcalypse mixtape but the sudden death of 19-year-old Capital STEEZ, a close friend and crew member, has caused devastation.

Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were riding high off the release of their latest mixtape PEEP: The aPROcalypse, but today they are mourning the loss of group member Capital STEEZ. He was 19 years old and at press time

Rapper Capital Steez of Pro-Era dies, Joey Bad A$$ reacts

Capital Steez was born Jamal Dewar. While there aren't very details about his death yet, at 11:59 pm he tweeted, “The end.” With that information, the cause of death appears to be a suicide, but that has yet to be confirmed. The group's Facebook page

Tragic news to hear during the holiday season as Capital Steez, real name Jamal Dewar of Joey Bada$$' ProEra crew, has died at age 19.

Capital Steez, an up-and-coming rapper in the Brooklyn-based Pro Era rap crew, died on Monday morning at age 19.

Capital Steez—born Jamal Dewar—is reportedly dead in the opening hours of Christmas Eve. He was 19. Details are still scarce, but Steez tweeting late last night “The End,” which is believed the rapper committed suicide. Joey Bada$$ reacted to the

Capital Steez—born Jamal Dewar—is reportedly dead in the opening hours of Christmas Eve. He was 19. Details are still scarce, but Steez tweeting late last night “The End,” which is believed the rapper committed suicide. Joey Bada$$ reacted to the

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!

“I have come here to give presents and punch heretics – and I'm all out of presents.” Happy Holidays! Reply. Bill December 25, 2012 at 8:45 am. Cool clothes, dude. Notice the gold anyone. Is there a subliminal message to

On a day when many of us take a moment to appreciate what we have, BRB wishes you a happy and joyous holiday. From all of us here at BRB, I hope you and yours are having a joyous and memorable holiday season. As disappointing as what transpired at

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All! Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Comment. Comments. |. Email. E-mail. |. Print. Wishing Everyone a Merry and blessed Christmas! Thank you for helping make the miracle of Christmas happen for the family of 12 for

No matter what you observe and celebrate, we'd like to wish every Shutdown Corner reader the very happiest of holidays. We'd also like to present you with a bit of holiday cheer, courtesy of our friends at CSN Washington, and the NFL Network. First, we

For some, holidays are about friends and family, eating copious amounts of comfort food, and enjoying our downtime. This year, in particular, we are faced with challenges that can weaken our immune system, and generally leave us feeling run-down,

Rapper Capital Steez of Pro-Era dies, Joey Bad A$$ reacts

19-year-old rapper Jamal Dewar, aka Capital Steez, has apparently died. According to fellow Pro Era member Joey Bada$$, Dewar passed away late last night. Bada$$ wrote on Twitter, “This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a best friend, a brother, a pro,

19-year-old rapper Jamal Dewar, aka Capital Steez, has apparently died. According to fellow Pro Era member Joey Bada$$, Dewar passed away late last night. Bada$$ wrote on Twitter, “This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a best friend, a brother, a pro,

Capital Steez—born Jamal Dewar—is reportedly dead in the opening hours of Christmas Eve. He was 19. Details are still scarce, but Steez tweeting late last night “The End,” which is believed the rapper committed suicide. Joey Bada$$ reacted to the

Joey Bada$$ reacts to his friend who died at age 19

Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were riding high off the release of their latest mixtape PEEP: The aPROcalypse, but today they are mourning the loss of group member Capital STEEZ. He was 19 years old and at press time

'It's a Wonderful Life' gives NBC a ratings win on a holiday-filled Christmas Eve

In a special edition of the weekly live action YouTube comic Puddin' Strip, Hanks plays Stewart's George Bailey in a send up of a climactic scene in the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life. Set in an office lunch room -- like all the Puddin' Strip

Friday December 21st through Tuesday December 25th, we're proud to present Frank Capra's 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. To celebrate the latest addition to our concession stand, Salt & Straw Ice

Watch – 'It's a Wonderful Life'. By Bob Plain on December 24, 2012. This is my Christmas present to everyone who has ever been overcome by stress during the holiday season and to all the progressives who works so hard at making Rhode

Watch – 'It's a Wonderful Life'. By Bob Plain on December 24, 2012. This is my Christmas present to everyone who has ever been overcome by stress during the holiday season and to all the progressives who works so hard at making Rhode

My whole family adores It's a Wonderful Life. We watch it every winter and quote it all year round. And while its ultimate lesson--true wealth is measured in friends, not dollars--is of course the most important takeaway, it's not the only thing from

NORAD Santa Tracker: Calls Break Record

Santa Tracker. December 24, 2012 7:18 AM. View Comments. Filed under. Links & Numbers. Related tags. Christmas, Santa, Santa Tracker · www.noradsanta.org/en/track.html. Santa Tracker · View Comments · blog comments powered by

Sure, Google's not in the Santa Tracking NORAD cabal anymore, but that's not stopping it from rolling out St. Nicholas-related goodies. It just launched.

Children looking to keep tabs on Santa Claus' whereabouts have two Internet options this Christmas. After NORAD's decision to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft's Bing Maps, Google has started its own Santa-following

According to NORAD, Santa Claus is making his Midwest rounds, dashing away from Des Moines, IA and flying toward Lawrence, KS to bring presents to all the kids of the heartland. This location was reported at about 1 a.m., CST. Fortunately, Santa's

The Norad Santa tracker has been going for nearly 50 years, and was first established via a typo in a newspaper advertisement in 1955. The advertisement was run in a Colorado Springs newspaper and invited children to call Santa Claus. However

NORAD Santa Tracker: Calls Break Record

The Norad Santa tracker has been going for nearly 50 years, and was first established via a typo in a newspaper advertisement in 1955. The advertisement was run in a Colorado Springs newspaper and invited children to call Santa Claus. However

The Washington Post has the details: NORAD's Santa Tracker was powered by Google until last year. This year, Google took its Santa-tracking expertise to its proprietary Santa's Dashboard, with giving over NORAD's Santa Tracker to a new Microsoft platform.

The Google Santa Tracker lets you follow Santa Claus as he delivers presents in real time. The dashboard shows where Mr. Claus is going, where he's been, how many presents he's delivered, how far he has traveled, and fun statuses like “Mmm those

Children looking to keep tabs on Santa Claus' whereabouts have two Internet options this Christmas. After NORAD's decision to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft's Bing Maps, Google has started its own Santa-following

Google has proven in the last couple of years it's very serious when it comes to tracking Santa Claus, and this year is no exception.

Peter Billingsley gets nostalgic about 'A Christmas Story'

HUMAN TARGETS — In a must-read investigation, geographer Joel Wainwright uncovers how the military and US intelligence agencies are becoming increasingly reliant on academic geographers and GIS systems to help them target drone strikes and other

He has seen more pain in his two decades than any should in a lifetime, but the indomitable Trojan smiles through it. As you celebrate with your family today, take some time to read the story of Marqise Lee and the families that shaped him and saved him.

Christmas is not another day, even to NFL players who often times find themselves playing that day or preparing to play a day or so later. Grow up in Kansas City in the 1950s and 1960s and you'll find any sports fan worth his salt that recalling with

NEW YORK - On a recent airplane ride, actor Peter Billingsley - you know him as the blond and bespectacled fourth-grader Ralphie in "A Christmas Story" - was almost recognized. Almost. "I had a flight attendant come up to me and say, 'Boy, you look so

HUMAN TARGETS — In a must-read investigation, geographer Joel Wainwright uncovers how the military and US intelligence agencies are becoming increasingly reliant on academic geographers and GIS systems to help them target drone strikes and other

Editorial: Christmas quotes 2012

David Cameron has quoted a verse from the Bible while paying tribute to Britain's armed forces and emergency services in his Christmas message. The prime minister said that Christmas was a time to "pause and reflect on what is important".

From classic to contemporary, these famous Christmas quotes from movies will remind you of some of film-making's best contributions to Christmas…

On Dec. 13, Florida Circuit Court of Leon County Judge Kevin Carroll gave the plaintiffs until Dec. 23 to respond to Obama's attorneys' motion to dismiss the case. However, Judge Carroll went against his own order and

One day more before the biggest holiday of the year, so we put together this little 20 question Christmas quiz to test your skills. Enjoy.

On Dec. 13, Florida Circuit Court of Leon County Judge Kevin Carroll gave the plaintiffs until Dec. 23 to respond to Obama's attorneys' motion to dismiss the case. However, Judge Carroll went against his own order and

A Christmas Story: Rest In Peace, Capital STEEZ

Upstart Brooklyn rhyme crew Pro Era was hit with the tragic news that group member Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar) died today. STEEZ's friend and rhyme partner Joey Bada$$ tweeted the news to his friends and followers. “This unfortunate xmas

Upstart Brooklyn rhyme crew Pro Era was hit with the tragic news that group member Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar) died today. STEEZ's friend and rhyme partner Joey Bada$$ tweeted the news to his friends and followers. “This unfortunate xmas

capital steez dead at 19, joey badass and fans mourn death of rapper.

19-year-old rapper Jamal Dewar, aka Capital Steez, has apparently died. According to fellow Pro Era member Joey Bada$$, Dewar passed away late last night.

According to Pitchfork and "various sources", Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar), of Joey Bada$$'s crew, Pro Era, passed away this morning (12/24) at 19 years old. Joey tweeted, "This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a best

NORAD Santa Tracker: Calls Break Record

Sure, Google's not in the Santa Tracking NORAD cabal anymore, but that's not stopping it from rolling out St. Nicholas-related goodies. It just launched.

Children looking to keep tabs on Santa Claus' whereabouts have two Internet options this Christmas. After NORAD's decision to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft's Bing Maps, Google has started its own Santa-following

The North Pole air traffic control elves have just notified us that Santa has taken off! For the next day, you can visit the Google Santa Tracker to see where Santa's headed next and keep tabs on how many presents he's

(KTVI) - It's Santa's big day! You can track Santa on his travels Christmas Eve on several sites, but the most well-known is the NORAD Santa Tracker. Here are some links to keep you up-to-date on all things Santa this

According to NORAD, Santa Claus is making his way away from Maine and moving toward Quebec City to bring goodies to all the good French Canadian children. This location was reported at about 11 p.m. CST. Santa has already delivered almost 5.3

Editorial: Christmas quotes 2012

The asteroid did not hit Washington D.C. as the Mayans promised. So, as a consolation and a break from all of the insanity I humbly and confidently present to you the best Christmas quotes in the world. And I dare you to

The asteroid did not hit Washington D.C. as the Mayans promised. So, as a consolation and a break from all of the insanity I humbly and confidently present to you the best Christmas quotes in the world. And I dare you to

Or as Slade would put it: ITTTTT'S CHRIIIIIIISSSSSTMAAAAAAS! And nothing says funny like 'a two-thousand-year-old story about the son of God'. So here, ladies and gentlemen, are some of our favourite funny quotes about this very special time of year.

From classic to contemporary, these famous Christmas quotes from movies will remind you of some of film-making's best contributions to Christmas…

Thanks to the doomsday predictors being wrong yet again, it's finally Christmas Day 2012! And it wouldn't be Christmas without a rundown of some of our favorite comedians' jokes and bits about the most wonderful time of the year. Take a look at our

Netflix outage mars Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve movie streaming was a little bumpy for some Netflix customers, thanks to an outage at Amazon's North Virginia data centers. The problems started at about 12:30 p.m. Pacific, and it didn't take long for customers to start reporting

Netflix is down due to an outage in Amazon's AWS infrastructure, but only on some devices. That's quite a bummer for Netflix users, especially on Christmas Eve, but the company has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix. We're sorry for the

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even those in the lighthearted holiday fare you were plann..

Big problems with Amazon Web Services' Elastic Load Balancing service in its US-East data center nailed Netflix and Heroku on Christmas Eve and carried over into Christmas. Netflix competitor Amazon Prime Instant Video

Netflix is down due to an outage in Amazon's AWS infrastructure, but only on some devices. That's quite a bummer for Netflix users, especially on Christmas Eve, but the company has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix. We're sorry for the

NFL Playoff Picture 2012: Every NFC playoff scenario explained

NFL Playoff Picture 2012: Every NFC playoff scenario explained. By Mark Sandritter on Dec 24, 5:29p +. Patrick McDermott. While the AFC playoff picture is set, there are still plenty of possibilities in the NFC. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter

The NFL playoff picture continues to move ever closer to being 100 percent clear — we'll be there by next Sunday night, if not before. All of this week's playoff scenarios can be found here, but we will be keeping track below of

NFL Playoff Picture 2012: Every NFC playoff scenario explained. By Mark Sandritter on Dec 24, 5:29p +. Patrick McDermott. While the AFC playoff picture is set, there are still plenty of possibilities in the NFC. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter

While there is finally a little clarity with the NFL playoff picture, Week 17 promises to shake things up a bit. There are still two playoff berths on the line in the NFC, and although all six AFC teams are set, their seeding could change dramatically

In the NFL regular season, it's not about how you start—it's about how you finish. A number of teams that played well enough early in the season to be included in the playoff picture now face the reality of the situation: to achieve their goals, these

ABC's 'Sound of Music' ratings up 22% over 2011

On Christmas Eve eve, ABC heads for the hills, which are alive with the glorious sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music and lyrics. In the 1965 big-screen classic, beautifully restored, Julie Andrews is not-quite-nun Maria, sent by the sisters to

The Sound of Music. ABC, Sunday, 7 ET/PT. ABC gives another holiday run to one of America's favorite movies, this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical starring Julie Andrews as Maria (a role about to be played in the NBC remake by Carrie Underwood).

The Sound of Music. ABC, Sunday, 7 ET/PT. ABC gives another holiday run to one of America's favorite movies, this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical starring Julie Andrews as Maria (a role about to be played in the NBC remake by Carrie Underwood).

I love music. I mean I really, truly, madly, deeply LOVE music! From my mother's heartbeat to the present day, it is the soundtrack accompanying my thoughts, actions and adventures as I pass through the days of my life.

It was one of the biggest films of all time. And by virtue of that it was one of the biggest film musicals of all time. There isn't much that I could say about the Sound of Music that hasn't already been said . . . (and said relatively recently. the

ABC's 'Sound of Music' ratings up 22% over 2011

23 -- and later that day, the Julie Andrews-starring holiday-season perennial "The Sound of Music" also returns. Monday, Dec. 24, sees repeats of the animated specials "Disney's Prep & Landing" and "Shrek the Halls." And Christmas itself is packed with

"The Sound of Music" opened on Broadway in 1959, the last musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The movie version, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, followed six years later and won five Academy Awards. The musical is

The Sound of Music. ABC, Sunday, 7 ET/PT. ABC gives another holiday run to one of America's favorite movies, this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical starring Julie Andrews as Maria (a role about to be played in the NBC remake by Carrie Underwood).

Social media users delight in one millionth viewing of holiday classic.

I love music. I mean I really, truly, madly, deeply LOVE music! From my mother's heartbeat to the present day, it is the soundtrack accompanying my thoughts, actions and adventures as I pass through the days of my life.

Charles Durning, 'king of character actors,' dies

Veteran character actor Charles Durning died yesterday in his Manhattan home. He was 89. A former professional boxer and a decorated World War veteran who.

Veteran character actor Charles Durning died yesterday in his Manhattan home. He was 89. A former professional boxer and a decorated World War veteran who.

There are great leading men, and then there are great leading character actors. Charles Durning, one of the greatest leading character actors of the last 50 years, has died at the age of 89. Rather than list all of his acting

U.S. actor Charles Durning died of natural causes in New York. He was 89. 'Odd Couple' star Jack Klugman dead at 90 · Poll: Americans want less Kardashian koverage in 2013 · 9 films qualify for foreign language Oscar · UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News

Durning's agent and friend, Judith Moss, says he died Monday of natural causes at his New York City home. His portrayal of Big Daddy in the Broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" won him a Tony award in 1990. He was also nominated for an Oscar for

Bo, the White House dog, takes in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' from First ...

'Twas the night before Christmas in Boehnerville. by Laura ClawsonFollow for Daily Kos Labor · Tweet; Email; 6 You must add at least one tag to this diary before publishing it. Add keywords that describe this diary. Separate

'Twas the night before Christmas, And Santa's online. He's emailing and calling, And all just in time. With holiday cheer, And a techie assist, He's using the Web To re-check his list. It won't fit under the Christmas tree, but there

Earlier this month, Tracy Morgan was a guest on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon for an unconventional reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The 30 Rock star, predictably, had his own colorful commentary to add to

This repeat from previous years, Twas The Night Before Christmas, brings back many memories of when I was very young (I'm still learning "the scientific facts behind flying reindeer and such."): was the night before Christmas,

Bo loves a good Christmas story, especially when Michelle Obama is reading it. The First Lady paid a visit to young patients at the Children's National Medical Center earlier this month where she read the holiday classic “Twas the Night Before

Killer of 2 NY firemen had semiautomatic rifle

The sister of the 62-year-old ex-convict at the center of the murder of two firefighters early Monday in Webster, N.Y. remains unnacounted for, the Associated Press reports. William Spengler, who spent more than 17 years in

WEBSTER, N.Y. — An ex-con gunned down two firefighters after luring them to his neighborhood by setting a car and a house ablaze early Monday, then took shots at police and committed suicide while several homes burned. Authorities used an armored

William Spengler left a typewritten note saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and "do what I like doing best, killing people," police said.

WEBSTER, N.Y. — An ex-con gunned down two firefighters after luring them to his neighborhood by setting a car and a house ablaze early Monday, then took shots at police and committed suicide while several homes burned. Authorities used an armored

William Spengler left a typewritten note saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and "do what I like doing best, killing people," police said.

A Pleasant Surprise Amid the Sure Things

The Seahawks completely dominated the first half, as the combo of Wilson and Lynch has been an unstoppable duo for Seattle thus far.

Lynch scored again on Seattle's second drive, coming wide open to haul in a Russell Wilson pass from the 9-yard line. His teammate, Red Bryant, then swatted a 21-yard David Akers field goal and Richard Sherman took the

Russell Wilson threw a career high four touchdown passes to move into second place for most TD passes by a rookie. Marshawn Lynch scored two first-quarter TDs, and the Seahawks blew out the San Francisco 49ers 42-13. Richard Sherman returned a

The last time that a quarterback won the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award despite being passed over for the entire first round was 1970 (Dennis Shaw, 30th overall). A QB that was drafted as late as Russell Wilson (75th) has never won the award

Lynch scored again on Seattle's second drive, coming wide open to haul in a Russell Wilson pass from the 9-yard line. His teammate, Red Bryant, then swatted a 21-yard David Akers field goal and Richard Sherman took the

Merry Christmas … The World Is Watching!

Merry Christmas to all of our readers. We will be back on December 26th. 16 “For God so loved

(See: "The Christmas Shoes," "The Christmas Toy," yadda yadda.) And we celebrate it every year. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Dec. 26, unless something huge breaks today. Merry Christmas to all, and thanks again for supporting

Merry Christmas Rachel!!! And MSNBC! Reply #7 - Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:02 PM EST. Comment author avatar Janet Sanders. Merry Christmas Rachel and show. Thanks for all your amazing hard work. Reply #8 - Tue Dec 25,

The Christmas carols will sound even better than usual in the home of Katy Perry's parents this year. The 28-year-old “Firework” singer is bringing home her boyfriend, crooner John Mayer, to spend the holiday with her mother and father, People reported.

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Wookiee Life Day, Unaffiliated Day (to 1/3 of you, apparently!) For those of you celebrating only the release of “Django Unchained” — hey, good for you! Thank you for reading the blog. You keep me ticking.

Charles Durning, 'king of character actors,' dies

Charles Durning, the two-time Oscar nominee who was dubbed the king of the character actors for his skill in playing everything from a Nazi colonel to the pope, died Monday at his home in New York City. He was 89.

Publicado. O ator norte-americano Charles Durning, nomeado duas vezes para os Óscares, morreu na segunda-feira, em casa, em Nova Iorque, com 89 anos, anunciou a agente e amiga do ator Judith Moss.

LOS ANGELES -- Charles Durning, dos veces nominado al Oscar y apodado el rey de los actores de carácter por su habilidad para interpretar desde un coronel nazi hasta al Papa, murió el lunes en su casa de la ciudad de Nueva York. Tenía 89 años.

Charles Durning, one of the great character actors of the modern era, has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes. If the name doesn't ring a bell, his work should as he's been a reliable supporting player in cinema and television for decades.

U.S. actor Charles Durning died of natural causes in New York. He was 89. 'Odd Couple' star Jack Klugman dead at 90 · Poll: Americans want less Kardashian koverage in 2013 · 9 films qualify for foreign language Oscar · UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News

Google vs. Microsoft: Santa-tracking systems go out of sync

A woman monitors Santa Claus' progress on Christmas Eve from Washington. The Santa tracker shown on the left-hand screen was set up by Google, while the tracker on the right was set up by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD.

Children looking to keep tabs on Santa Claus' whereabouts have two Internet options this Christmas. After NORAD's decision to switch from Google Maps to Microsoft's Bing Maps, Google has started its own Santa-following

The Santa Tracker will start mapping Santa's stops at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Viewers will be able to spot Santa's exact location, where his next stop is, the seconds left until departure and how many presents were dropped off. The Google Santa

Formerly partners, both Google and NORAD are going head-to-head this year in Santa tracking. Already, people are wondering. Why are they showing Santa in different locations at the same time? What's up with Google showing fewer presents delivered

Google has proven in the last couple of years it's very serious when it comes to tracking Santa Claus, and this year is no exception.

Bethenny Frankel calls separating from Jason Hoppy 'heartbreaking'

LOS ANGELES — Bethenny Frankel and husband Jason Hoppy are separating. The 42-year-old TV personality, chef, author and entrepreneur told The Associated Press Sunday that the split brings her "great sadness."

Forget unleashing that inner SkinnyGirl: Bethenny Frankel is looking at revisiting her inner single girl again, according to a statement issued Sunday. Frankel, a "Real Housewives of New York City" alum, has announced her separation from Jason Hoppy

Lorena Blas, USA TODAY6:37p.m. EST December 23, 2012. CommentsShare. The reality TV star calls the move a "difficult decision." Bethenny Frankel And Jason Hoppy are separating after two years of marriage. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris, WireImage)

Bravo star and creator of Skinnygirl margaritas, Bethenny Frankel, announced Sunday that she and her husband of three years, Jason Hoppy, are splitting. Frankel, 41, originally introduced Hoppy to the world while a cast member on "Real Housewives of

One of our favorite forked tongue housewives, Bethenny Frankel, is waving bye-bye to married life. Sadly, she falls in a long line of other “Real Housewives” whose marriages took a digger. Here, we take a look at some of the most memorable "Housewife"

Appreciation: The Odd Couple's Jack Klugman, an Actor Who Could Crack Wise ...

Fortunately, Jack Klugman, who died Monday at age 90, was not like many stars–a leading man, rough-voiced, with a face like a weathered stone, who could play hilarious comedy while giving just a hint of the soul and emotion behind a guy like blunt

The TV actor also known for his role on Quincy, M.E. won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe during his career.

Jack Klugman, star of the much-beloved sitcom 'The Odd Couple', has died, his attorney told KTRK. He was 90.

Jack Klugman, who has died at 90, was a TV-star anomaly -- not conventionally handsome, with the jagged voice and hangdog demeanor of a character actor, and a performer who was as comfortable being part of an

Jack Klugman, who has died at 90, was a TV-star anomaly -- not conventionally handsome, with the jagged voice and hangdog demeanor of a character actor, and a performer who was as comfortable being part of an

Happy Festivus From the Rest of Us at All Things Digital

To all of you die-hards making your way back from M&T Bank Stadium, be safe when driving home and remember that the combination of Natty Boh and euphoria does not give you the right to drive like a Colombian drug-lord

Festivus WebHello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about it. Even

Donations have been made in all of your names to The Human Fund.

Donations have been made in all of your names to The Human Fund.

Festivus WebHello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about it. Even

Washington columnist: Cowboys are fatally confused

Enlarge David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) recovers a fumble in OT to setup a Saints win over the at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday December 23,

49ers (10-4-1): Clinched playoff berth. Need win vs. Cardinals to clinch West title and Packers loss for first-round bye. Seahawks (10-5): Clinched playoff berth. Can be West champs with win vs. Rams and 49ers loss. Redskins (9-6): Would clinch East

The Cowboys defense ranks seventh-best in the NFL this season with an opponents Total QBR of 32.9 when sending at least five pass rushers, but Griffin is good enough to handle the best of the best. He has an NFL-best 97.7 Total QBR (remember this is on

Enlarge David Grunfeld, The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) recovers a fumble in OT to setup a Saints win over the at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday December 23,

The offseason should do him some good to get bigger and stronger, but the Cowboys won't know what they have until next summer. Given Barry Church's recovery from an Achilles' tear and Johnson's inexperience, the Cowboys face something of a dilemma

Joey Badass Rhyme Partner Capital STEEZ Dead At 19

According to Pitchfork and "various sources", Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar), of Joey Bada$$'s crew, Pro Era, passed away this morning (12/24) at 19 years old. Joey tweeted, "This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a best

Pro Era's Capital Steez Dies At 19 Years Old. Capital Steez of the New York group Pro Era is dead at the young age of 19, as confirmed by Joey Bada$$ on Twitter.

Capital Steez, an up-and-coming rapper in the Brooklyn-based Pro Era rap crew, died on Monday morning at age 19.

Upstart Brooklyn rhyme crew Pro Era was hit with the tragic news that group member Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar) died today. STEEZ's friend and rhyme partner Joey Bada$$ tweeted the news to his friends and followers. “This unfortunate xmas

Capital Steez had released his solo mixtape, AmeriKKKan Koruption and appeared on Joey Bada$$'s critically-acclaimed 1999 mixtape from earlier this year. Joey Bada$$ confirmed his passing with the tweet, "RIP Capital Steez 7.7.93 - 12.24.2012.

Calvin Johnson's record season not even Lions best

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago. "He's not trying to live up to a contract," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz

As Calvin Johnson handled his media obligations, his father stood watch, beaming from ear to ear.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago. "He's not trying to live up to a contract," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz

As Calvin Johnson handled his media obligations, his father stood watch, beaming from ear to ear.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago. "He's not trying to live up to a contract," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz

Happy Festivus From the Rest of Us at All Things Digital

It's A Festivus Miracle: The Ravens Win The AFC North! By Zachary Beard on Dec 23, 7:48p 33. The gang enjoying a glorious festivus victory. - Patrick Smith. With a convincing 33-14 win over the New York Giants the Baltimore Ravens have won the AFC

The Seahawks went into the weekend as an impressive, hot team kinda-sorta needing a win but not really, and came out with a statement win and a legitimate claim for best team in the NFL. Share on Facebook. Share on

The Airing of the Grievances - Though many Christmas celebrations include this, Festivus makes it official by setting aside a time to let family members know how much they have disappointed you during the past year. 3. Festivus Dinner - In keeping with

It's A Festivus Miracle: The Ravens Win The AFC North! By Zachary Beard on Dec 23, 7:48p 33. The gang enjoying a glorious festivus victory. - Patrick Smith. With a convincing 33-14 win over the New York Giants the Baltimore Ravens have won the AFC

The Airing of the Grievances - Though many Christmas celebrations include this, Festivus makes it official by setting aside a time to let family members know how much they have disappointed you during the past year. 3. Festivus Dinner - In keeping with

Happy holidays from the Theater Loop

Happy Holidays. by Jim Sinur | December 20, 2012 | Submit a Comment. For those who celebrate the season, I would like to wish your and yours happy holidays. I hope to recharge my batteries and resume blogging activities in the second

Happy Holidays. by Jim Sinur | December 20, 2012 | Submit a Comment. For those who celebrate the season, I would like to wish your and yours happy holidays. I hope to recharge my batteries and resume blogging activities in the second

A quick note to wish everyone out there a Happy Holidays. Or, even if it's just Tuesday, make it a good one. Also, I forgot earlier to link the story in the Monday paper looking ahead at next season for the Huskies. Obviously, there's a lot of time now

[Image: IKO / Shutterstock] We wanted to take this opportunity to wish all serious eaters happy holidays and a merry Christmas. It's the sixth holiday season we've shared together, and each year we have loads of fun at SE

We've got loads of holiday cheer this year and couldn't help but share it with you in the best way we know how: putting the whole gang, a mischievous Santa, and buckets of glitter into a video card. Special thanks and credit

Washington columnist: Cowboys are fatally confused

49ers (10-4-1): Clinched playoff berth. Need win vs. Cardinals to clinch West title and Packers loss for first-round bye. Seahawks (10-5): Clinched playoff berth. Can be West champs with win vs. Rams and 49ers loss. Redskins (9-6): Would clinch East

The offseason should do him some good to get bigger and stronger, but the Cowboys won't know what they have until next summer. Given Barry Church's recovery from an Achilles' tear and Johnson's inexperience, the Cowboys face something of a dilemma

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles away from the rush of Dallas linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) in the first quarter during the Washington Redskins vs. the Dallas Cowboys NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Thursday,

Sean Payton's future getting most of the headlines this week.

During the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a few waves by trading up to draft former LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne in the first round with the sixth pick. Back in March, the Cowboys signed at least six free agents and released a number of players

Toddler, Mother Found Safe After Amber Alert

Two young children were found safe Thursday morning after their father led police on a two-state chase that ended in southern Union County, authorities say.

An Amber Alert for a toddler missing from Colorado Springs since late Monday night was cancelled Wednesday afternoon. Colorado Springs Police had been looking for Essence Lovato, 2, who was last seen with Tonia Shetina, 38, an acquaintance of the

Prosecutors in Pottawatomie County dropped a kidnapping charge against Robby Almon, the man responsible for a statewide Amber Alert this summer, because they say Almon had joint custody of his daughter Chasity. The parents of the other child who

CANCELED AMBER Alert: Colorado Springs,CO. Victim was found safe Copyright © 2012 AA, LLC. All rights reserved. The AMBER™ Alert Program is coordinated nationally by the U.S. Department of Justice. Visit www.amberalert.gov for

The Amber Alert was canceled, according to Savannah How, after the children were reported to be found in a safe location just after noon on Wednesday. Few details were released other than it was likely that Dennis Penny II, their father, kidnapped the

Vehicle crashes through Kids Footlocker in north city

Foot Locker (FL) has been posting strong growth for the last few years, which is reflected in the company's share price. Since the beginning of 2012, Foot Locker's share price has appreciated by 36%, beating the market by a large margin. In the last 3

The home white/red/grey pair and the away black/red/white pair make up the Pack that Foot Locker will be carrying. These Pumps are clearly a product of early 90s basketball and style. When the basketball sneaker industry

Police responded to 911 calls for shots fired in northern St. Louis last night. Whey they got there they didn't find any evidence of guns but they did find this car that had driven plum through the front of a Foot Locker store. Thankfully the incident

The D Rose 3 “Nightmare” drops today, December 24 for $180 and will be available at Foot Locker and Footlocker.com. Check out the photos below and also the latest video in the adidas “The Return” Derrick Rose series

Foot Locker (FL) has been posting strong growth for the last few years, which is reflected in the company's share price. Since the beginning of 2012, Foot Locker's share price has appreciated by 36%, beating the market by a

ABC's 'Sound of Music' ratings up 22% over 2011

Social media users delight in one millionth viewing of holiday classic.

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- ABC's Sunday-night rebroadcast of holiday movie perennial "The Sound of Music" generated a 22% ratings improvement over last year's telecast among adults 18 to 49 years old, according to preliminary Nielsen data covering the

Xenia Galaviz: “My mom used to make us watch The Sound of Music around the Holidays We also watch The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Grinch!and Home Alone.” Rachael Lee Faught: “White Christmas and Miracle on 34th. Street = classics.

"The Sound of Music" opened on Broadway in 1959, the last musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The movie version, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, followed six years later and won five Academy Awards. The musical is

This may seem longer than previous telecasts, and, if so, it's not just because you're getting older. It's because this 1965 musical has been restored to its original length, thereby gobbling up all four hours of ABC's Sunday night