An American Marriage: A Novel - Tayari Jones
Publisher Description Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the br...
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Description The NBC jou alist who covered - and took fire from - Donald Trump on the campaign trail offers an inside look at the most shocking presidential election in American history. Katy Tur was one of a select cadre of NBC reporters on the road during the grueling 2016 presidential campaign, reporting from small towns a...
ادامه مطلبKilling England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence (Unabridged) - Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard
Description This audiobook features an introduction read by Bill O'Reilly. The Revolutionary War as never told before. The breathtaking latest installment in Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's mega-best-selling Killing series transports listeners to the most important era in our nation's history: the Revolutionary War. Told ...
ادامه مطلبSpace station orbits over three hurricanes in epic time-lapse video - CNET
[embedded content] Hurricanes are scary enough at ground level. View them from space and they look almost unreal, like special effects created in a movie studio. NASA released a time-lapse video on Tuesday showing the Inte ational Space Station orbiting over three separate hurricanes. They look both massive and frightening from the station's orbital vantage point.In order, the video shows twin hurricanes Lester and Madeline in the Pacific Ocean and then Gaston in the Atlantic Ocean. Both Lester and Madeline pose a potential threat to the Hawaiian Islands. Gaston is kicking across the Atlantic with wind speeds reaching 100 mph (about 160 kph). Lester is hitting 130 mph (210 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center, and Madeline is reach...
ادامه مطلبTrump tweets: Fatal shooting of NBA star's cousin is reason African-Americans will vote for me - CNET
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageWill this move the African-American community? If so, to what? Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Recent analysis suggests Donald Trump doesn't write all his tweets.On Saturday mo ing, however, his Twitter account was ado ed with a musing that felt as if it came instantly from his exalted mind.It read: "Dwayne Wade's cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!"On Friday, Nykea Aldridge, cousin of the Chicago Bulls guard, was walking with a man and pushing a stroller, when they were approached by two men.One allegedly ope...
ادامه مطلبTravel Advisory - CNET
See more stories from CNET Magazine. Michael Muller It starts innocently enough, with the same exact transaction you've performed a thousand times before. You walk up to an unassuming ATM kiosk, slip a plastic debit card into the slot, punch in a personal code and withdraw cash. Convenient, absolutely, but ATMs can host hidden dangers, especially for travelers already distracted by luggage, train schedules or herding an unruly family through an airport. It's a scam called ATM skimming, and it's only one of the pitfalls to watch out for, especially when traveling in unfamiliar territory, whether you're on vacation or a work trip. And with a little preparation, you can outwit the crooks.Beware the skim scam ...
ادامه مطلبHere's what it's like to travel 8 hours across Japan by train - Roadshow
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ادامه مطلبLondon calling: LinkedIn pinpoints top cities for Americans working abroad - CNET
Enlarge ImageThe sights of London. Rob Stothard/AFP/Getty Images Are you pining to live in Chelsea and stroll past Big Ben every day? You're not alone: London tops the list of cities for Americans working overseas, according to a LinkedIn survey. The UK's most populous city also is the most popular city for American expats, followed by Sydney and Toronto. Paris and Shanghai round out the top five. The survey, released Friday, comes from the data of 25,000 LinkedIn members who have a four-year college degree and who had their first job in the US, but also spent an extended period working overseas. That does not include studying abroad or having an inte ship.Teaching and translating jobs are among the most po...
ادامه مطلبLazy travelers can ride this suitcase straight to the gate - CNET
If you thought those shoes with built-in wheels were bad, you're going to love Modobag, a piece of motorized carryon luggage that you can physically sit on and steer through the airport on your way to catching a flight. Yes. Suitcase. Sitting. Vroom-vroom.Boasting specs like a cushioned seat and retractable foot pegs, a 6-mile range (based on a 180-pound passengers) and 80 percent charge in 15 minutes, the Modobag also comes with a tracking app in case you and the bag ever part ways. The battery-charged suitcase -- which can also charge your phone -- weighs 19 pounds (empty) and can tow a rider weighing up to 260 pounds. Super early-birds can buy the crowd-sourced case now for $995, or about £760 and AU$1,333, and expect to receive it around January 2017. Just imagine the jealous scowls a...
ادامه مطلبJohn Oliver explains what Americans missed by kicking out Brits - CNET
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our livesEnlarge ImageSo what has America missed out on? Last Week Tonight/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET It's sometimes hard to remember that the British once lorded it over America. The two countries are so very different now. Well, the East Coast still has a few British quirks -- bad soccer teams, for example -- but the West Coast and Britain are like very different cousins, seventeen times removed. HBO comedian John Oliver, a Brit, decided to remind Americans what they missed out on after booting the Brits back to rule Britannia. So he posted a video in honor of Independence Day that's already racked up mo...
ادامه مطلبCelebrate Camaro -- and America -- with this look back at pony-car greatness - Roadshow
RoadshowNewsCoupesCelebrate Camaro -- and America -- with this look back at pony-car greatnessApple pie, baseball and the Chevrolet Camaro -- it doesn't get much more American than that. Over 50 years, the Camaro's established itself in American quintessence, and having been around for that long, it's been the star of many commercial spots and promotional videos. And now, Chevrolet's put all its greatest hits into one YouTube video.GM's media archives compiled footage spanning the Camaro's entire history, from its start in the 1967 model year all the way to today -- minus the span of time from 2002 to 2010, when the Camaro didn't actually exist. If you want a good video to watch in between fireworks on Independence Day, it doesn't get much more American than this. [embedde...
ادامه مطلبWhite House says data can help fix America's overcrowded jails - CNET
The White House is launching a new program called Data-Driven Justice to help reduce local jail population. Daniel Terdiman/CNET The White House wants to use data to more smartly figure out who should be in jail.The program, called the Data-Driven Justice (DDJ) initiative, will allow states to better divert low-level offenders with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and keep low-risk defendants out of jail while they await trial. The DDJ program could help alleviate the cost and congestion facing many of America's local jails, which costs local gove ments nearly $22 billion a year for minor offenses and low-level non-violent misdemeanors. Every year, 11 million people move through America's ...
ادامه مطلبVirgin America launches Snapchat selfie filter because selfies - CNET
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.Enlarge ImageThis is extremely exciting. Virgin America When you get on a plane, there are a number of things you must do.First, check whether the person next to you is malodorous and might shortly bring out a laptop and elbow you while typing throughout the whole flight.Next and perhaps most important is to take a selfie.You know this is true, and now Virgin America wants you to create the most glorious selfie possible.The airline has just launched a Snapchat filter, one that promises to bring mood to your selfies."Let's face it (pun intended) -- our love for selfies has been known for some time," says the airline ...
ادامه مطلبJ.K Rowling reveals history of 'American Hogwarts' school Ilvermorny - CNET
With the upcoming release of the film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which takes place in 1920s New York City, Harry Potter fans will have a chance to see wizards in action on US soil. But before the movie hits in November, Pottermore is helping wizards and muggles alike lea all about the United States' magical history through the words of Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling. The latest Pottermore entry, posted Tuesday, reveals more about the East Coast school Ilvermo y, located deep in the forests of Mount Greylock in Massachusetts.Enlarge ImageIlvermo y school founder Isolt Sayre proves to have an interesting origin story. Video screenshot by Bonnie Burton/CNET The pos...
ادامه مطلبSeven tips on keeping your phone safe while traveling - CNET
You may not think of it this way, but the phone in your pocket is really an extension of you -- it contains everything from personal photos and videos to critical contact information.It's also valuable data that cyber criminals can exploit. This means you need to make sure your phone is protected. While your device can be compromised anywhere, you may expose yourself to additional risks while on a trip. "When you're traveling, you may do some things differently than you'd do at home," said Michael Kaiser, executive director for the National Cyber Security Alliance or NCSA, a nonprofit public-private partnership that promotes safe and secure use of the inte et. For instance, Kaiser said you might be tempted to use an unprotected Wi-Fi network to save on roaming charges if you're traveling a...
ادامه مطلبHow to back up your precious photos while traveling abroad - CNET
It's tragic enough when your phone is lost or stolen while you're on vacation, but it's even worse when it also happens to contain every one of the thousand pictures you took on your holiday.Phone cameras have gotten so good, you may not need to take a separate camera on vacation. Many shutterbugs are opting to leave their point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras at home so they can travel lighter. But phones also have a sneaky habit of sliding out of pockets on cab rides or disappearing into the hands of clever pickpockets while their owners are taking in the local sites.In this edition of Ask Maggie, I offer some advice about how to back up those cherished memories so they're not lost forever. Dear Maggie,Two years ago my family went to Turkey for vacation. Two days before our trip ended my phon...
ادامه مطلبPichai, Zuckerberg, Cook among top 50 CEOs in America - CNET
Larry Page is a tough act to follow. But Google CEO Sundar Pichai is holding his own.Enlarge ImageGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai ea ed the No. 7 spot on Glassdoor's annual list of top CEOs. James Martin/CNET Page led last year's Glassdoor list of the top 50 chief executives in the US. Pichai grabbed the No. 7 spot on this year's list, after just eight months on the job. "Visionary leadership, interesting products, great brand, great perks, very focused on employee development/growth," one Google employee said of Pichai, according to Glassdoor. The list, which ranks the highest-rated CEOs using reviews submitted anonymously for the 12 months between May 2, 2015, and May 1, 2016, covers companies with at least 1,0...
ادامه مطلبFor Copa América soccer tourney, US men's team uses tech to reach its 'goool!' - CNET
Enlarge ImageThe US men's national soccer team boogies down in San Jose, Califo ia, as it prepares for the Copa América. Claudia Cruz/CNET The tools the United States men's national soccer team uses to improve its game are stitched into its jerseys. For nearly two and a half years, Jürgen Klinsmann and his coaching staff have measured the fatigue and physical preparation of the team's players with two high-tech devices: heart monitors from Polar Team 2 and GPS sensors made by Stats Sports. The devices are only a few of the high-tech gadgets being used in training for, and transmission of, the Copa América 2016 tou ament, a regional soccer contest that's rivaled only by the World Cup. The tou ey, wh...
ادامه مطلبUber and Sprint cheer on soccer fans with discounted rides to Copa America - CNET
Getty Images For the first time ever, the US is hosting the Copa America soccer tou ament, and thanks to Uber and Sprint, you can get to the games at a discount.Today kicks off the Copa America Centenario, the 100th year of the tou ament held amongst soccer teams from the Americas. The US plays Colombia tonight at 9:30 Easte Time at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara Califo ia, but over the coming weeks, games will be held at 10 different stadiums in 10 different cites.The Uber discount works for any of the locations, either to or from the game. Enter the discount for your specific city (see the chart below) to take 50% off the cost of your ride. The Sprint cite announcing the promotion specifies you'll need t...
ادامه مطلبGoogle warms up for soccer with Copa America doodle - CNET
Enlarge ImageThe Google Doodle team pays tribute to the Copa America Centenario. Screenshot by Andrew Gebhart/CNET Are you ready for some futbol?Today's Google Doodle celebrates the start of the Copa America Centenario -- the 100th year of the Copa America soccer tou ament featuring teams from the Americas. For the first time, the US will host the tou ament, and the action kicks off tonight at 9:30 ET between the US and Colombia. The match will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the high-tech stadium that's home to the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. It also happens to be right around the co er from Google's headquarters.As in the World Cup, teams are organized into divisions of four, and only the to...
ادامه مطلبSnowden and Surveillance in America - CNET
June 30, 2014 -- Admiral Michael S. Rogers tells The New York Times he has seen terrorist groups change communications tactics over the last year, but adds, "You have not heard me as the director say, 'Oh, my God, the sky is falling.'" Rogers was three months into his tenure as director of the NSA, replacing Keith Alexander. Let's block ads! ...
ادامه مطلبCrave giveaway: 'Captain America: Civil War' hardcover collectible art book - CNET
Enlarge Image Marvel Congrats to Kyli W. of Ocean View, New Jersey, for winning a Motionize virtual coach for kayakers in last week's giveaway. Are you a fan of "Captain America: Civil War"? Then you'll like this week's prize -- a beautiful hardcover book filled with art from the movie. "Marvel's Captain America: Civil War: The Art of the Movie" includes exclusive concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew, including retu ing directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and producer Kevin Feige. So how do you go about winning this 272-page collectible book worth $50? There are a few rules (none of which involve you revealing yourself as a member of Hydra), so please read them carefully before clea...
ادامه مطلبSubaru, Chimani team up to bring national park travel guides to smartphones - Roadshow
RoadshowNewsCar CultureSubaru, Chimani team up to bring national park travel guides to smartphonesEnlarge ImageSo many tiles you'd think we're shopping for kitchen flooring. Subaru If you've ever paid a bill online, you'd know that utility companies, banks and the like are all about "going paperless." Cutting down on mailed bills reduces waste, limits environmental impact and saves money. Going paperless isn't limited to industries that want your money, though, as evidenced by Subaru and its latest app.Subaru is teaming up with outdoor-related app company Chimani to release a series of 59 apps. Each is its own travel guide for a separate US national park, providing users with all sorts of information, like ...
ادامه مطلبSidewalk Labs teams up with Transportation for America to get US moving - Roadshow
RoadshowNewsCar IndustrySidewalk Labs teams up with Transportation for America to get US movingEnlarge ImageAnything is better than this. Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images Data will solve all our problems. That's the working mantra for efforts such as the Smart City Challenge or automaker-led groups like Toyota Connected. When it comes to solving transportation issues and creating the city of tomorrow, many are hoping that Big Data can be the silver bullet, and two groups are teaming up to try and make it a reality.Sidewalk Labs -- a subsidiary of Google's parent company, Alphabet -- is partnering up with Transportation for America (T4A), a cross-country gathering of business leaders and gove ment officials, ...
ادامه مطلبu200bWe're gobbling more mobile data, and Americans are the biggest pigs - CNET
Enlarge ImageIncreases in monthly mobile data usage show no signs of slowing. Ericsson North America may be a mature market where most people likely to buy a mobile phone already have. But the way we use those phones continues to change rapidly with explosive growth in data consumption.Data traffic grew 60 percent worldwide from the first quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of 2016, continuing a trend going on for years, according the newest mobility report from network equipment maker Ericsson.It estimated the quarter's monthly traffic at about 5.7 exabytes -- more than 5 million times the storage space on a mode PC hard drive. Video, social networking and audio streaming are the top tasks for data usage...
ادامه مطلبBuild the climactic battle scene from 'Captain America: Civil War' in Legos (pictures) - CNET
(Wa ing: Contains mild spoilers from "Captain America: Civil War.") The promise of Marvel's "Civil War" was fulfilled when Earth's mightiest heroes faced off in an airport hanger -- a battle that can be fully re-created in Lego form with this playset....
ادامه مطلب'Crowd Control,' part 8: Traveling between universes requires a new body - CNET
"Crowd Control: Heaven Makes a Killing," CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel written and edited by readers, continues. To read past installments, lea more about the project or see our contributor list, visit the digital table of contents.Chapter 7Excerpted from "Meta: The Life of a Diplomat."U.S.S.N. Washington, low Earth orbit, April 12, 2051Meta awoke to classical music and cheerful whistling. He was lying on a cold surface, naked. Only a white linen blanket lay over him. He clenched and unclenched his fingers, feeling unnaturally stiff.Meta sat up. The new body he was occupying, a female's, he noted, needed a moment to adapt."Um...ma'am? Dr. Parker?" A man at the other end of the room stuttered nervously.Meta rolled his eyes and snorted in disgust. Dr. Parker. Definitely sou...
ادامه مطلبBeer parody urges 'Murica to drink up - CNET
Enlarge ImageAs much as we'd love to taste freedom, Saugatuck Brewing Company isn't actually making 'Murica beer. Saugatuck Brewing Company Companies love to cash in on American patriotism. Last week, Anheuser-Busch said it will repackage Budweiser cans with the label "America" from May 23 through November's election season. Now, Michigan's Saugatuck Brewing Company is poking fun at Anheuser-Busch's flag-waving campaign with one of its own. "We're here to make beer named after America great again," Saugatuck Brewing Company posted on Facebook on Wednesday. "We're very proud to introduce our brand new name and packaging, along with the assurance that all of our beer is brewed under the careful watch of 1...
ادامه مطلبGoodbye Budweiser, hello America - CNET
America, it's time to get drunk on yourself.Budweiser, purveyor of fine malt beverages including Michelob Ultra Light Cider and Bud Ice, has renamed its flagship beer "America."According to AdAge, the brand's Belgian-based parent company InBev has "confirmed the limited-edition label change, saying "America" would replace "Budweiser" on the front of 12-oz. cans and bottles. The packaging will run from May 23 through election season in November, the brewer stated."The new labels also include phrases like "E Pluribus Unum" and "from the redwood forest to the Gulf stream waters this land was made for you and me," as well as "indivisible since 1776."The packaging will be accompanied by a summer advertising campaign called "America is in Your Hands." A national TV ad with the cans and bottles w...
ادامه مطلبRedditor fabricates DIY "Iron Man" arc reactor out of cardboard, a cell phone battery, and a tuna can - CNET
Reddit user: iltl64If you're looking for a low-budget Tony Stark costume to wear to "Captain America: Civil War," check out this wearable arc reactor posted by Redditor iltl64 over the weekend, made mostly out of garbage you can probably find in your kitchen right now.He built this accessory from "Iron Man" last Halloween using simple cardboard, copper tape, a few surface-mounted LEDs, an old cell phone battery, a trimmed down tuna for the housing, and some glue to hold it all together. Impressively, the whole thing only took him five hours to build, which includes the time it took to lea how to work the LEDs. As you can see, it glows brightly unde eath a shirt and supposedly lasts for a few hours on full brightness. He even uses it as a headlight for his bicycle when he's not fashioning ...
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