DirecTV sides with Time Warner over CBS fee dispute

(Reuters) - In an unusual show of solidarity between rivals, satellite TV provider DirecTV issued a statement on Saturday applauding Time Warner Cable's decision to drop CBS programming from its lineup in the nation's two largest markets after the two failed to reach an agreement over fees.

The blackout on Friday by Time Warner of CBS, the No. 1-rated U.S. broadcast network, followed weeks of protracted and acrimonious negotiations between the two companies.

CBS retaliated on Friday by suspending videos of full episodes of its programming on CBS.com for customers with Internet access provided by Time Warner Cable in the affected markets, a move that affects DirecTV customers.

"DirecTV has certainly had its share of these battles, so we applaud Time Warner Cable for fighting back against exorbitant programming cost increases," the company said in a statement.

"We are also appalled to learn that CBS is now punishing DIRECTV customers, who may happen to have Time Warner as their Internet provider, by denying them access to CBS content online," the company said, saying the efforts of content companies to extract "outrageous fees" from distributors may have reached "a new low."

DirecTV had its own blackout last summer in which 20 million customers lost access to Viacom channels such as MTV and Nickelodeon for 10 days.

CBS is home to such hits as "The Big Bang Theory" and "NCIS" and is seen by an estimated 3.5 million customers in the affected markets, which include New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.

A source familiar with the CBS negotiating strategy told Reuters on Friday the company had offered to extend current terms and keep negotiating in the coming days, adding that no new talks between the sides are scheduled.

(Reporting by Julie Steenhuysen in Chicago; Editing by Eric Walsh)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/directv-sides-time-warner-over-cbs-fee-dispute-195443481.html

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Washington County sheriff indicted

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - United States Attorney Kenyen R. Brown of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Washington County Sheriff Richard Stephen Stringer, Sr., 67, of Deer Park, Alabama, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of conspiracy and theft of government money.

The indictment alleges that Stringer conspired with others to fraudulently obtain Social Security benefits for one of his employees.

According to the charges, Stringer arranged to have the wages of one of his employees be paid to the employee?s wife instead of to the employee, thereby reducing the income reported to the Social Security Administration in his name, allowing the employee to obtain and retain benefits to which he was not entitled.

Stringer was charged with conspiracy and aiding and abetting the theft of government money. Conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Theft of government money carries up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Sean P. Costello is handling the prosecution on behalf of the United States.

Source: http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/alabama/washington-county-sheriff-indicted-on-conspiracy-theft-of-government-money-charges

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Korea to join India in Formula One exile - reports

Jul.30 (GMM) - It has been reported that Austria, Russia and New Jersey are to be added to the current 19-race schedule.

The Korean Grand Prix looks set to join India in Formula One exile, as Bernie Ecclestone trims the 2014 calendar to a maximum of 20 races.

But the latter of those events, slated to be the second American race on the 2014 calendar amid the Manhattan skyline, now appears unlikely.

Mercedes chairman Niki Lauda said a few days ago that New Jersey "didn't happen this year because of a lack of money".

"As far as I know," the F1 legend told Austrian broadcaster ORF, "it's already gone from the calendar".

And amid reports Ecclestone will drop the Indian Grand Prix over a tax issue, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport claims the other race unlikely to survive beyond 2013 is Korea.

"Apparently," said correspondent Tobias Gruner, "the organisers have run out of money.

"Ecclestone is well known for having little patience if his fees are not paid."

The AFP news agency also reports that Korea is in doubt, saying the organiser "has lost money since it first hosted formula one in 2010, and local authorities are unwilling to cover losses".

Source: http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/korea-to-join-india-in-formula-one-exile-reports/

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Impaired boaters target of weekend crackdown on Lake Washington

Law enforcement agencies will take to the water this weekend looking for impaired boaters during the annual Seafair activities on Lake Washington.

The?Washington State Patrol, along with city, county and federal agencies, will participate in the?Impaired Boating Emphasis from Friday through Sunday during the hydroplane races and airshow.?During last year?s emphasis patrols,?officers made a total of 61 arrests for boating under the influence (BUI); and 70 arrests in 2011.

According to the State Patrol, boating under the influence is similar to DUI:?the legal limit is .08 or under the influence and/or affected by drugs.? In addition, new BUI laws that went into effect on Sunday include:

? BUI?changed from a misdemeanor to?a gross misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to 364 days in jail;

? Law enforcement is now able to require operators suspected of BUI to take a breath or blood test;

? Law enforcement now has the authority to issue citations to vessel operators during the investigation of collisions/accidents they did not witness, thus holding negligent and reckless boaters more accountable.

Source: http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/07/impaired-boaters-target-of-weekend-crackdown-on-lake-washington/

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Muzik: These ?Smart? Headphones Come With Unlimited Platform Potential

Of all the things that I figured would go "smart" one day, I hadn't expected that headphones would be next. But here we are and here are Muzik's first set of "smart" headphones.

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/GkjDYjOH9O8/muzik-these-smart-headphones-come-with-unlimited-pla-948217552

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Who is winning the Tulsa World All-World football contest right now

Union running back Justin Silmon is leading all running backs in the All-World contest.

Fans of high school football players competing in the Tulsa World's annual All-World contest only have 15 days left to vote. Each year, we open up our player ranking to the public for them to pick the fan's choice. Remember, voting is still open until 5 p.m. Aug 12. Go to tulsaworld.com/allworld to vote. Please help get the word out about your players by sharing the contest through Facebook and Twitter. If the contest ended today, these would be the winners. Running Back
1. Justin Silmon, Union
2. Justin Flewellen, Lincoln Christian
3. Trey Sneed, Kiefer
4. Tyler Gibson, Mannford
5. Brett Tye, Jenks
6. Kejuante Austin, Memorial
7. Warren Walker, East Central
8. Lawrence Evitt, Wagoner
9. Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow
10. Jace Sanchez, Rejoice Christian
Quarterback
1. Cody Hale, Sand Springs
2. Sam Gottsch, Sapulpa
3. Cameron Gilbert, Summit Christian
4. Daniel Moniz, Claremore Sequoyah
5. Zane McElroy, Collinsville
6. Keats Calhoon, Victory Christian
7. J.R. Singleton, Fort Gibson
8. Coleman Key, Broken Arrow
9. Tre'von Cherry, East Central
10. D?Angelo Brewer, Central

Linebacker
1. Coleby Evans, Union
2. Trent Taber, Jenks
3. Alec Roberts, Sand Springs
4. Hayden Hillenburg, Metro Christian
5. Jantzen Burd, Owasso
6. Lane Hassenplug, Berryhill
7. Tristan Butcher, Coweta
8. Gyasi Akem, Broken Arrow
9. Alex Bradley, Broken Arrow
10. Hunter Harrison, Catoosa

Defensive Lineman
1. James Eaton, Holland Hall
2. Jonathan Willis, B.T. Washington
3. Jeremy Smith, Berryhill
4. JoJo Ogundare, Union
5. Marquise Overton, Jenks
6. Tramal Ivy, Muskogee
7. Wyatt Pennington, Catoosa
8. Jordan Brailford, B.T. Washington
9. Matthew Dreyer, Bixby
10. James Willis, Owasso

Offensive Lineman
1. Zachary Zarecki, Broken Arrow
2. Bewley Wales, Metro Christian
3. Chandler Miller, Bixby
4. Stewart White, Jenks
5. Tyler Base, Oologah
6. David Seagle, Cascia Hall
7. Conner Wood, Owasso
8. Jake Slayton, Bishop Kelley
9. Jake Jones, Verdigris
10. Keaton Baggs, Broken Arrow

Receiver
1. Carson Meier, Union
2. Danny Burke, Metro Christian
3. Bishop Louie, McLain
4. Slade Nordic, Bartlesville
5. T.J. Johnson, Collinsville
6. John Cole Neph, Owasso
7. Ben Johnson, Sapulpa
8. Jeffery Mead, Union
9. MikeQuan Deane, Memorial
10. Nigel Carter, McLain

Defensive Back
1. Cory Mondier, Sapulpa
2. Reece Lambert, Cascia Hall
3. Dylan Harding, Jenks
4. Damian Howard, Broken Arrow
5. Josh Kinzer, Owasso
6. Tre Betts, Sand Springs
7. Myles Tease, B.T. Washington
8. Steven Parker, Jenks
9. Tyler Lindsey, Owasso
10. Jalen Smith, Memorial

Kicker
1. Jared Vincent, Claremore
2. Danny Donley, Jenks
3. Derek Reeves, Cleveland
4. Austin Butler, Union
5. Tyler Myles, Cleveland
6. Cameron Mortazavi, Sapulpa
7. Daniel Mielnik, Fort Gibson
8. Miguel Rosendo, Cascia Hall
9. Justin Dunn, Berryhill
10. Josiah Siddiki, Bishop Kelley

High School Football

All-state rosters

East quarterback Andrew Hearon is sacked by the West's Patrick Diaz during the All State football game last year.

All-World: Kickers/Punters Rankings

All-Metro first-team 2012 selection as he made 11-of-12 field goals, with a long of 43. Also converted 39-of-45 extra points.

Source: http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Who_is_winning_the_Tulsa_World_All_World_football_contest/20130729_227_0_Fansof997399?rss_lnk=227

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US says Israeli-Palestinian talks to start Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will resume long-stalled direct peace talks on Monday following six months of frenetic shuttle diplomacy by Secretary of State John Kerry.

The State Department announced Sunday that the two sides had accepted invitations from Kerry to come to Washington "to formally resume direct final status negotiations." In a statement, department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the initial meetings would begin Monday evening and continue Tuesday.

She said Kerry had called both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday and said they agreed that the talks would "serve as an opportunity to develop a procedural work plan for how the parties can proceed with the negotiations in the coming months."

"Both leaders have demonstrated a willingness to make difficult decisions that have been instrumental in getting to this point," Kerry said in the statement. "We are grateful for their leadership."

Kerry had announced on July 19 in Amman, Jordan, that negotiators from the two sides would be coming to Washington in a "week or so" after having agreed on a basis for resuming negotiations after a five-year break. However, he warned that the agreement was still being formalized.

Sunday's carefully worded statement offered no details of the framework for the resumption of the talks that broke down five years ago, although both sides' positions are well known.

The statement was released shortly after the Israeli Cabinet agreed to release 104 long-term Palestinian prisoners convicted of deadly attacks, meeting a longstanding Palestinian demand.

Associated Press

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