LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drought in the southwestern U.S will deplete the vast Lake Mead on the Colorado River this week to levels not seen since Hoover Dam was completed and the reservoir was filled in the 1930s, federal water managers said Tuesday.
Reported by TwinCities.com 2 hours ago.
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Water levels at Nevada's Lake Mead drop to new low
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LeBron James holds meetings in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James worked out and had a meeting agenda Tuesday. In another summer of NBA Free Agent Frenziness, if James knows where he will be playing next season, he still isn’t saying. Asked by The Associated Press how free agency was going when his afternoon meeting agenda was apparently complete, the four-time MVP said “no complaints.” He offered a quick greeting, and provided no hints of anything — including when his next “Decision” will be known — before leaving with a wave. The entire exchange lasted about eight seconds. James, who has been relatively quiet while weighing …
Reported by Chicago S-T 2 hours ago.
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LeBron James Holds Meetings In Las Vegas
LeBron James worked out and had a meeting agenda Tuesday.
Reported by cbs4.com 2 hours ago.
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NBA: LeBron James quiet as free agent frenzy builds
Superstar works out with Miami teammate Dwyane Wade before spending three hours of meetings in Las Vegas hotel.
Reported by Toronto Star 1 hour ago.
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Decisions to be made before LeBron could join Melo in NY
LAS VEGAS — This is Carmelo Anthony’s “dream” — play in New York with LeBron James this season. Too bad it’s a long shot to happen. According to a friend...
Reported by NY Post 2 hours ago.
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Warner Bros. Is Frontrunner to Acquire Donna Tartt's ‘The Goldfinch’ (Exclusive)
Warner Bros. is the frontrunner to acquire feature rights to Donna Tartt's bestselling novel “The Goldfinch,” multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.
Warner Bros. had no comment.
Warners has made a competitive offer, though the studio is not in active negotiations yet for the rights, which aren't expected to come easy – Tartt is seeking to be involved in creative decisions, just as E L James was closely involved with the development and production of Universal and Focus’ adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
*Also read:* Hollywood Torrent: Warner Bros. Summer Movie Problem (Video)
The Dickensian adventure story, which takes place over two decades, follows a boy whose mother dies in a museum bombing. He survives the tragedy and steals Fabritius’ famous painting “The Goldfinch.” Eventually, he's taken in by a wealthy Manhattan family, and years later, reunites with his alcoholic father, who takes him to Las Vegas as he tries to unravel a mystery.
While Tartt's representatives at ICM Partners initially shopped “The Goldfinch” to networks and studios as a possible miniseries, Warner Bros. execs believe the material is well-suited for a potential feature. If Tartt doesn't like the direction that future feature development is going, the project can always be reconfigured for television.
*Also read:* Comic-Con: Warner Bros. Bringing Peter Jackson's ‘Hobbit’ Finale, ‘Mad Max’
It was previously reported that Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games”) would produce “The Goldfinch” under her Color Force banner but that deal never closed and she is not involved with the current incarnation of the project.
Tartt's previous books include “The Secret History” and “The Little Friend.” With more than 5 million copies sold, “Secret History” had its film rights acquired by Warner Bros. prior to publication, and years later, the studio partnered with Miramax and enlisted Gwyneth Paltrow to co-produce with her brother, Jake Paltrow.
None of Tartt's novels have been adapted for film or TV yet, but “The Goldfinch” has piqued Hollywood's interest since its publication in the fall of 2013, when the New York Times Book Review called “The Goldfinch” one of the 10 best novels of the year.
The post Warner Bros. Is Frontrunner to Acquire Donna Tartt's ‘The Goldfinch’ (Exclusive) appeared first on TheWrap. Reported by The Wrap 47 minutes ago.
Warner Bros. had no comment.
Warners has made a competitive offer, though the studio is not in active negotiations yet for the rights, which aren't expected to come easy – Tartt is seeking to be involved in creative decisions, just as E L James was closely involved with the development and production of Universal and Focus’ adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
*Also read:* Hollywood Torrent: Warner Bros. Summer Movie Problem (Video)
The Dickensian adventure story, which takes place over two decades, follows a boy whose mother dies in a museum bombing. He survives the tragedy and steals Fabritius’ famous painting “The Goldfinch.” Eventually, he's taken in by a wealthy Manhattan family, and years later, reunites with his alcoholic father, who takes him to Las Vegas as he tries to unravel a mystery.
While Tartt's representatives at ICM Partners initially shopped “The Goldfinch” to networks and studios as a possible miniseries, Warner Bros. execs believe the material is well-suited for a potential feature. If Tartt doesn't like the direction that future feature development is going, the project can always be reconfigured for television.
*Also read:* Comic-Con: Warner Bros. Bringing Peter Jackson's ‘Hobbit’ Finale, ‘Mad Max’
It was previously reported that Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games”) would produce “The Goldfinch” under her Color Force banner but that deal never closed and she is not involved with the current incarnation of the project.
Tartt's previous books include “The Secret History” and “The Little Friend.” With more than 5 million copies sold, “Secret History” had its film rights acquired by Warner Bros. prior to publication, and years later, the studio partnered with Miramax and enlisted Gwyneth Paltrow to co-produce with her brother, Jake Paltrow.
None of Tartt's novels have been adapted for film or TV yet, but “The Goldfinch” has piqued Hollywood's interest since its publication in the fall of 2013, when the New York Times Book Review called “The Goldfinch” one of the 10 best novels of the year.
The post Warner Bros. Is Frontrunner to Acquire Donna Tartt's ‘The Goldfinch’ (Exclusive) appeared first on TheWrap. Reported by The Wrap 47 minutes ago.
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Derrick Rose practices in Bulls' minicamp
The Bulls released their summer-league roster for play that begins Saturday night in Las Vegas against the Clippers.
Reported by Miami Herald 53 seconds ago.
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Judge declares mistrial in Thunder shooting case
A court spokeswoman says juror misconduct is the reason a judge declared a mistrial in the case of a Las Vegas man charged with trying to steal costumes and props from the "Thunder From Down Under" male revue.
Reported by MyNorthwest.com 5 hours ago.
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Awesome Interactive Map Shows How Hot Your City Will Be In 2100
It's summer and hot, but Climate Central wants you to know that this summer is nothing compared to what awaits our warming world.
They've created "1001 Blistering Future Summers," an interactive graphic showing how hot select cities will feel in 2100.
U.S. summers have already increased about 0.4 degrees F per decade since the 1970s and it is only getting warmer.
Average temperatures are predicted to rise 7 to 10 degrees F on average, according to Climate Central, with cities like Boston, Massachusetts and Helena, Montana on the upper limits of that number. Here's what will happen to Boston:
In order to get these numbers, Climate Central calculated daytime summer temperatures between June and August, without looking at humidity or dew point, "both of which contribute to how uncomfortable summer heat can feel," according to Climate Central. The projection assumed greenhouse gas emissions and subsequent warming continues on its current path until 2080.
Besides being informative, the map also provides the platform for a great game: Six Degrees Of The Middle East (pun intended heheh). The premise: See how many city steps it takes to get to temperatures that the Middle East is currently seeing.
For example, below you can see that New York will go from having 82 degree F summers to having 91 degree F summers, like that of Lehigh Acres, Florida.
Lehigh Acres will, in turn, be as hot as current day Mission, TX, 97.3 degrees F.
Mission will be over 105 degrees F, as hot as Yuma, Arizona.
And Yuma? Arizonans may as well move to Kuwait.
We got there in four degrees of separation! Go ahead. Try Las Vegas, or just check out your favorite cities:
*SEE ALSO: Climate Change Is Ruining Some Of The Best Things About Los Angeles *
*IN DEPTH: 22 Devastating Effects Of Climate Change*
Join the conversation about this story » Reported by Business Insider 4 hours ago.
They've created "1001 Blistering Future Summers," an interactive graphic showing how hot select cities will feel in 2100.
U.S. summers have already increased about 0.4 degrees F per decade since the 1970s and it is only getting warmer.
Average temperatures are predicted to rise 7 to 10 degrees F on average, according to Climate Central, with cities like Boston, Massachusetts and Helena, Montana on the upper limits of that number. Here's what will happen to Boston:
In order to get these numbers, Climate Central calculated daytime summer temperatures between June and August, without looking at humidity or dew point, "both of which contribute to how uncomfortable summer heat can feel," according to Climate Central. The projection assumed greenhouse gas emissions and subsequent warming continues on its current path until 2080.
Besides being informative, the map also provides the platform for a great game: Six Degrees Of The Middle East (pun intended heheh). The premise: See how many city steps it takes to get to temperatures that the Middle East is currently seeing.
For example, below you can see that New York will go from having 82 degree F summers to having 91 degree F summers, like that of Lehigh Acres, Florida.
Lehigh Acres will, in turn, be as hot as current day Mission, TX, 97.3 degrees F.
Mission will be over 105 degrees F, as hot as Yuma, Arizona.
And Yuma? Arizonans may as well move to Kuwait.
We got there in four degrees of separation! Go ahead. Try Las Vegas, or just check out your favorite cities:
*SEE ALSO: Climate Change Is Ruining Some Of The Best Things About Los Angeles *
*IN DEPTH: 22 Devastating Effects Of Climate Change*
Join the conversation about this story » Reported by Business Insider 4 hours ago.
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The Climate Optimists
Las Vegas is parched. A 14-year drought has left Lake Mead, the local water source, dangerously low. It has dropped 100 feet in the past decade. If it drops 12 more feet, federal water rationing rules will kick in. Some climate scientists predict that will happen in the next year. And most believe the situation will only worsen over time.
Reported by Slate 4 hours ago.
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Knicks expect to hear Thursday that Melo will return
LAS VEGAS — It looks like Carmelo Anthony is coming home. Again. Nearly 3 ½ years after he forced his way to the Knicks, citing his Brooklyn roots, Melopalooza is...
Reported by NY Post 5 hours ago.
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Cliff Bleszinski Discusses Project BlueStreak, Opting for Free-to-Play, and Martin Lawrence
Cliff Bleszinski unveiled his newest game, Project BlueStreak, yesterday, but very little about it was announced beyond the very basics: It's a free-to-play sci-fi arena shooter for PC. We've yet to see screenshots or video from it, but Bleszinski is answering questions about it and his new studio, Boss Key Productions, as part of a Reddit Ask Me Anything right now.As a free-to-play game, one of the most immediate questions about BlueStreak is how Boss Key will make money off of it. When asked about what kind of microtransactions are planned for BlueStreak, he said, "The #1 question that comes up in Free to Play every time. Honest answer: I'm not sure, and it's entirely too easy to tell or make the call. Free to Play is one of those genres that means something entirely different depending on the game. For every model that feels like Las Vegas methods (Zynga, Candy Crush) there's folks who do it right, like League of Legends, or Warframe.
"I'm DETERMINED to not do Pay To Win."
"I've never shipped a Free to Play game before. That's one of the MANY reasons why we're going with Nexon, they can provide server structures and a global peek into gamers of all types and guide us into a game that's more 'Shut up and take my money' as opposed to 'shaking you down for your hard earned cash.' So we'll experiment, tweak, tune, and most importantly, build a positive community around the game as we develop it."
As for why he decided to make a free-to-play game, he said, "Anyone can just jump in and play your darned game. I'm DETERMINED to not do Pay To Win. Since this game is a shooter I want that one player who likes the game and doesn't feel like spending any money to be able to take down the trust fund kid that's spent a ton of money to have All The Stuff."
The reason we've yet to see any footage or screenshots from the game is because it doesn't really exist--Boss Key hasn't even decided on what engine to use yet. "It's wide open right now what tech we'd use," Bleszinski said. "As I build my team I need to take into account each department, engineering, art, level design, online, and of course, cost. Being a lean startup we've got to keep an eye on our burn rate and expenses." Despite this, he teased we'll be getting a "peek VERY soon."
In another comment, Bleszinski said he "adore[s]" Steam, but the decision regarding what platforms to release BlueStreak on lies with Nexon America, the game's publisher.
User-generated content sounds as if it's a lock, though just when it will be coming is uncertain. "Arjan [Brussee, COO] and I are HUGE fans of this sort of thing," he said. "On the PC it's easier than ever to have this sort of thing, let's just say we need to 'walk' before we 'run' in this department. We need to make a great game with a community around it, sort out if people actually want to spend a dime on it and then figure out how to get to user made arenas, at a minimum."
BlueStreak is not the game's final name, but it did prompt many people--myself included--to note that's also the name of a Martin Lawrence movie. Bleszinski notes the name is actually a reference to a Transformer, not the movie, but when one person inquired about the possibility of Lawrence playing a role in the game, Bleszinski replied, "With the internet and its goofy sense of humor I might have to stunt cast him as a voice role, because we're in a world where Potato Salad Kickstarters can make thousands of dollars."
(It's made $72,000 thus far, to be specific.)
The AMA is still underway as of this writing, so expect to hear more soon. We'll update this story with any other noteworthy tidbits that come up.
Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on Twitter @TheSmokingManX
*Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com* Reported by GameSpot 3 hours ago.
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Mistrial in "Thunder From Down Under" theft case
A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a man accused of firing a gun while he tried to make off with costumes and props from an all-male Las Vegas revue
Reported by CBS News 1 hour ago.
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Judas Priest Tickets for Sale: Ticketability.com Announces Concert Tickets at Reduced Prices for the 2014 Redeemer of Souls Tour with Steel Panther
Ticketability.com, an established secondary market ticket provider, is offering Judas Priest tickets for sale at reduced prices for all upcoming stops on the 2014 Redeemer of Souls Tour with Steel Panther. Fans are invited to utilize savings code “COUPON” for additional savings on already lower prices while seats last.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin (PRWEB) July 09, 2014
Ticketability.com is providing Judas Priest tickets for sale to fans of heavy metal. The band is touring within the United States from October 1 until November 18, with tickets becoming available to the general public on July 11.
Click here to view the ticket selection at Ticketability.com.
Steel Panther will be special guests during the upcoming tour, and heavy metal fans will have a great evening of music to enjoy when they obtain Judas Priest concert tickets. Some of the U.S. cities on the tour schedule include Rochester, New York; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Allentown, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; Duluth, Georgia; Hollywood, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
The band is promoting the “Redeemer of Souls” album, which is scheduled for release on the 14th of this month and will be the group’s first album since 2008. Heavy metal enthusiasts are bound to be enthusiastic about finding Judas Priest tickets for sale at prices that will be reasonable and affordable for tight budgets.
For a while it seemed possible that the musicians’ 2011 tour might well be their last, so concertgoers are especially excited about the fact that the group is touring in the United States this year. Because of this exciting musical development, it is fairly certain that Judas Priest concert tickets are going to be even more popular than usual. Fans will want to grab their tickets quickly when they go on sale July 11.
Ticketability.com has a large selection of Judas Priest concert tickets with reasonable prices that fans will not want to pass up. It is easy and convenient for ticket buyers to make their transactions online and place their orders securely and safely. Telephone orders can also be placed. When customers look for Judas Priest tickets for sale at affordable prices, they will be pleasantly surprised with the choices they will have.
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support(at)ticketability(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin (PRWEB) July 09, 2014
Ticketability.com is providing Judas Priest tickets for sale to fans of heavy metal. The band is touring within the United States from October 1 until November 18, with tickets becoming available to the general public on July 11.
Click here to view the ticket selection at Ticketability.com.
Steel Panther will be special guests during the upcoming tour, and heavy metal fans will have a great evening of music to enjoy when they obtain Judas Priest concert tickets. Some of the U.S. cities on the tour schedule include Rochester, New York; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Allentown, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; Duluth, Georgia; Hollywood, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
The band is promoting the “Redeemer of Souls” album, which is scheduled for release on the 14th of this month and will be the group’s first album since 2008. Heavy metal enthusiasts are bound to be enthusiastic about finding Judas Priest tickets for sale at prices that will be reasonable and affordable for tight budgets.
For a while it seemed possible that the musicians’ 2011 tour might well be their last, so concertgoers are especially excited about the fact that the group is touring in the United States this year. Because of this exciting musical development, it is fairly certain that Judas Priest concert tickets are going to be even more popular than usual. Fans will want to grab their tickets quickly when they go on sale July 11.
Ticketability.com has a large selection of Judas Priest concert tickets with reasonable prices that fans will not want to pass up. It is easy and convenient for ticket buyers to make their transactions online and place their orders securely and safely. Telephone orders can also be placed. When customers look for Judas Priest tickets for sale at affordable prices, they will be pleasantly surprised with the choices they will have.
Disclaimer: Ticketability.com is not affiliated with any of the artists, teams, or venues mentioned in this release. Any names used are solely for descriptive purposes and do not imply any type of association, partnership, or endorsement.
Live Customer Support
Order By Phone Toll Free
7:00am-1:00am EST
(855) 869-6554
support(at)ticketability(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Bitcoin ATM builders look to disrupt money-transfer business
Las Vegas -- In a makeshift office - a living room crowded with desks, monitors and a beanbag chair - programmers are hacking away on computers, looking to make their mark on the multibillion-dollar financial services industry. This condo on the 19th floor of a high-rise in the heart of downtown is the headquarters of Robocoin, the maker of automated teller machines that turn bitcoins, the growing virtual currency, into hard cash. The bitcoin ATMs, in the view of the startup's founder, would challenge traditional money-transfer services such as Western Union. "I regard the financial system ... as our competitor," said John Russell, the 25-year-old founder of Robocoin. "Western Union is on our crosshairs big-time. ...
Reported by SFGate 4 hours ago.
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Mets activate Gee
The New York Mets activated pitcher Dillon Gee from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and optioned pitcher Gonzalez Germen to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Reported by Miami Herald 2 hours ago.
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California man died of Ecstasy overdose at Electric Daisy Carnival
A 24-year-old California man who died at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas last month overdosed on Ecstasy, the party drug linked to other fatalities at the annual festival in recent years, coroner's officials told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday.
Reported by L.A. Times 2 hours ago.
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LeBron James to Meet With Pat Riley in Las Vegas
LeBron James met with Miami Heat president Pat Riley in Las Vegas on July 9.The four-time MVP will discuss his future with the team a day before free agents can officially sign with NBA teams, per...
Reported by I4U News 2 hours ago.
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AP Source: Riley, LeBron Meeting Ends in Vegas
Person familiar with the situation: Heat's Pat Riley, LeBron James meeting ends in Las Vegas
Reported by ABCNews.com 2 hours ago.
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Coroner: Ecstasy caused Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas death
The Clark County coroner has determined that a man's death at last month's Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas was due to an ecstasy overdose.
Reported by L.A. Times 2 hours ago.
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