Disney, Netflix sign exclusive TV distribution deal

(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co agreed to give Netflix exclusive TV distribution rights to its movies, becoming the first major studio to stream its movies to TV viewers via Netflix instead of distributing them to HBO, Showtime or other premium TV channels.The agreement begins in 2016, after Disney‘s current deal with Liberty Media’s pay-TV channel Starz expires.The deal gives Netflix streaming rights...

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Recipes for Health: Carrot Purée — Carrot Purée

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times NYTCREDIT: Andrew Scrivani for The New York TimesYou can serve the carrot purée on its own on croutons or pita triangles, or as a dip with crudités. You can also accompany it with garlicky yogurt seasoned with mint, as it would be served in Greece or Turkey. 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 teaspoon cumin...

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DealBook: Former Goldman Director Gupta to Stay Free Pending His Appeal

A former Goldman Sachs director Rajat K. Gupta can remain free on bail while he challenges his insider-trading conviction, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.In a surprise decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan ruled that Mr. Gupta will not have to report to prison until his appeal his heard, a process that can take as long as a year. He was set to start...

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Boehner makes counteroffer on 'fiscal cliff'

WASHINGTON — Rejecting President Obama’s call to raise tax rates for the wealthy, House Republicans unveiled a counteroffer...

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Social Media Is Eating Our Lives (And Pinterest Is Chewing Fastest)

If you find yourself spending an inordinate amount of time on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest, thank your smartphone and tablet: Americans’ social media use is on track to spike 37 percent this year, driven by a near doubling of consumption on mobile apps, according to a new Nielsen study.The biggest social networks are seeing mobile use explode while desktop computer...

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Turkey fines TV channel for “The Simpsons” blasphemy

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey‘s broadcasting regulator is fining a television channel for insulting religious values after it aired an episode of “The Simpsons” which shows God taking orders from the devil.Radio and television watchdog RTUK said it was fining private broadcaster CNBC-e 52,951 lira ($ 30,000) over the episode of the hit U.S. animated TV series, whose scenes include the devil asking God...

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Small Employers Weigh Impact of Providing Health Insurance

Erich Schlegel for The New York TimesRobert Mayfield, who owns Dairy Queen franchises in Texas, says he is “scared to death” of the new health care law. Like many franchisees, Robert U. Mayfield, who owns five Dairy Queens in and around Austin, Tex., is always eager to expand and — no surprise — has had his eyes on opening a sixth DQ. But he said concerns about the new federal health care law had...

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Pullback in Manufacturing

WASHINGTON — Manufacturing in the United States shrank in November to its weakest level since July 2009, one month after the recession ended, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday. The institute’s index of manufacturing conditions fell to a reading of 49.5 points last month, down from 51.7 in October. Readings above 50 signal growth, while readings below indicate contraction....

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Northridge residents stunned by multiple slayings

Shane Grady woke up "from a dead sleep" early Sunday when he heard gunshots.He dropped to the floor and looked out his window,...

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Clint Eastwood’s daughter named Miss Golden Globe

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Hooray for nepotism.One of Clint Eastwood‘s daughters, Francesca Eastwood, has been named Miss Golden Globe for this January’s awards show. She joins a long list of celebrity offspring including Rumer Willis (Demi Moore and Bruce’s little girl) and Lorraine Nicholson (the apple of Jack’s eye) in receiving the honor. Other past Miss Gold Globes include Melanie Griffith (daughter...

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