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• Diplo: “Technology Has Never Benefited the Artist. It’s Always Benefited the Audience.”

  17-08-2015 23:38
  
  …from an interview with Charlie Rose, which also featured Sonny Moore (aka Skrillex).
  Charlie Rose: Let’s look at this clip with [Spotify CEO] Daniel Ek, here it is.
  Daniel Ek clip (from 5/1/2014): What I hope is that we can take this technological shift and move it from just being about listening to music to being about how we create music.  When you think about the internet, the internet is not just audio, it’s audio, it’s visual, and it’s interactive. What
  
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• Movie Studios Pull Injunction Demand in MovieTube Lawsuit

  17-08-2015 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The MPAA's withdrawal follows intervention from Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.read more
  
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• Polar bear plunges and shaving cream battles: Summer fun for young CNY cancer survivor

  17-08-2015 23:02
  
  After beating cancer, 11-year-old Austin Baker heads to summer camp.
  
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• Donald Trump released from jury duty in NYC, heads back to campaign trail

  17-08-2015 22:56
  
  Trump was joined by a "Saturday Night Live" cast member in Monday's jury pool
  
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• Emile Hirsch Pleads Guilty to Assault on Studio Exec

  17-08-2015 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 'Milk' and 'Into the Wild' actor will spend 15 days in jail.read more
  
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• NY restaurants file objections to $15 fast-food minimum wage

  17-08-2015 22:26
  
  Fast-food franchise owners in the state have filed objections to a proposal to raise the minimum wage of their workers to $15 an hour.
  
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• Hazardous weather alert issued for Central NY for bouts of heavy rain

  17-08-2015 22:26
  
  Some areas could see flooding if hit hard
  
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• 'Public Morals': TV Review

  17-08-2015 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TNT’s period cop drama, created by and starring indie filmmaker Edward Burns, has a lot of fun with very familiar elements.read more
  
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• Police: Drunk NY man has his 10-year-old drive him home

  17-08-2015 21:41
  
  The child was picked up by a relative and Barling was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and permitting unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
  
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• Why did driver on drugs plea to max prison penalty of up to 25 years in fatal crash?

  17-08-2015 21:32
  
  Muhammad Baqir pleaded guilty to the maximum punishment under law, sparing the victim's family a trial.
  
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• Syracuse police release photo of man accused of trying to lure boy into car

  17-08-2015 21:10
  
  The investigation into Joshua Cook is closed, police said.
  
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• The Lakeview Amphitheater cost $49,377,874: See where every dollar was spent

  17-08-2015 21:08
  
  A complete list of subcontractors and billings for the venue on Onondaga Lake
  
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• 10-year-old daughter of woman killed in Oneida crash dies

  17-08-2015 20:56
  
  Kelsey Caswell-Young, 10, died hours after her mother. Both were injured in a one-car accident in Oneida.
  
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• Neighbors, Schumer demand Verizon clean up abandoned building in Syracuse suburb

  17-08-2015 20:52
  
  Neighbors say they've been forced to cut the lawn at the Verizon property for more than 20 years because the company won't.
  
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• Samuel Goldwyn Picks Up Takashi Miike's 'Yakuza Apocalypse'

  17-08-2015 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company also sets a release date for the movie, which will have its North American debut at the Toronto Film Festival. read more
  
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• Auburn teen badly injured, underwent surgery after she was struck by drunk driver, police say

  17-08-2015 20:39
  
  Auburn police say the 19-year-old pedestrian may have been distracted when she looked at her cell phone and was struck by a car, which had a green light.
  
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• Jerry Bruckheimer's 'Home' Moves From Fox to TNT With Pilot Pickup

  17-08-2015 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The drama, from writer Aron Eli Coleite, was previously developed by Kevin Reilly during his "no pilots" period at Fox.read more
  
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• Last-minute mystery offer takes Skaneateles drug castle off market

  17-08-2015 20:14
  
  Skaneateles, N.Y. — The blue-roofed mansion on West Lake Road started by a cocaine trafficker could soon have a new owner. An auction of the property was scheduled for Sunday, but a purchase offer arrived Friday, before bidding began. The...
  
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• New 'Scooby-Doo' Movie in the Works from Warner Animation

  17-08-2015 19:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After more than a dozen years, Warner Bros. is bringing back Scooby.read more
  
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• Technical problem knocks out phones at Syracuse Media Group

  17-08-2015 19:27
  
  Phones in the offices of Syracuse Media Group - Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard - have been out of services today due to a technical problem. Work is underway to restore phone service in the offices. You can reach Syracuse Media...
  
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• Clay driver pleads guilty in death of Liverpool mom; gets 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison

  17-08-2015 19:04
  
  Muhammad Baqir pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.
  
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• What can homeowners with ash trees do as emerald ash borer hits CNY?

  17-08-2015 18:30
  
  Some trees can be saved, but homeowners must act quickly
  
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• Ground zero for emerald ash borer in CNY: A quiet cul-de-sac in Minoa

  17-08-2015 18:29
  
  One man had to cut down 14 trees
  
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• Tracy Morgan, Amy Schumer, Miley Cyrus Set to Host 'Saturday Night Live'

  17-08-2015 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Season 41 will open Oct. 3.read more
  
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• National labor board dismisses ruling to allow college athletes to unionize

  17-08-2015 18:27
  
  The losing side does not have an option to appeal.
  
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• Syracuse's 2015 homicides: An interactive map

  17-08-2015 18:11
  
  David Stiner, a 71-year-old man who was fatally shot in the head Sunday, is Syracuse's 18th homicide victim of 2015.
  
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• Executive Shuffles: Genius, ole, Syco Music, CueSongs

  17-08-2015 18:10
  
  Mike Whelan is ole‘s new Senior Director of Creative. Whelan was previously at Sony Music Publishing.
  According to Music Week,  Syco Music has promoted Tyler Brown to Executive Head of A&R. Brown was previously Senior A&R Manager.
  Paul Sampson is CueSongs‘ new SVP of Global Business Development, according to Music Week. Sampson was previously VP of European Business Development at Music Dealers.
  Genius has hired Rob Mark
  
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• Convicted Manlius church swindler won't go quietly: 2 more trials in the works

  17-08-2015 17:59
  
  John Osborn, convicted church swindler, headed to trial on two separate cases: tax fraud and even more thefts.
  
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• Syracuse hospital loses $17.9 million as expenses soar

  17-08-2015 17:43
  
  St. Joe's operating expenses increased by nearly $15 million.
  
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• 'Walk of Shame' Producers Beat Script Theft Lawsuit

  17-08-2015 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elizabeth Banks, who was one of the defendants after taking a pitch meeting with the plaintiff, also prevails.read more
  
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• ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Almost Beats ‘Ant-Man’, $56 Million Opening Weekend

  17-08-2015 17:21
  
  And the opening weekend tally is in!
  In a surprise showing, the mysogynist rapping villain superheroes of N.W.A pulled an impressive $56 million opening weekend, with Straight Outta Compton almost grandstanding the bigger budget, tent-poling Ant-Man.  That puts Straight Outta Compton into the record books, with an all-time opening weekend ranking of #100.
  Ant-Man seriously underachieved in its opening weekend in July with $57.2 million, though international receipts almost equall
  
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• Hottest day of year so far on tap for Central NY; it could feel like 96

  17-08-2015 17:09
  
  The hottest we've seen so far is 91
  
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• Want to see Pope Francis address Congress? Enter Chuck Schumer's online lottery

  17-08-2015 16:59
  
  New York's senior senator will give away his only guest ticket to the Capitol.
  
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• Woman killed, child injured in Madison County crash

  17-08-2015 16:55
  
  Ellen Caswell, 31, was killed Sunday night after her Jeep struck a pole and flipped over.
  
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• Box Office: 'Straight Outta Compton' Posts Big $60.2 Million Opening Weekend

  17-08-2015 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Universal revised its opening figure up as the musical biopic grabbed a big slice of the audience.read more
  
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• Amazon's Jeff Bezos Fires Back at New York Times Expose of Extreme Office Culture

  17-08-2015 16:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The newspaper's Sunday story described a company that regularly pushes its employees beyond their limits, suggesting that this aggressive approach comes from the top down.read more
  
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• John Oliver Starts His Own Church to Expose "Predatory" Televangelists

  17-08-2015 15:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "You'd be better off burying your money in the actual ground."read more
  
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• At Hotel Syracuse, barber shop goes from a shave and a haircut to a shot and beer

  17-08-2015 14:38
  
  The hotel's old barber shop was recently uncovered during the historic building's renovation.
  
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• Syracuse zoo tales: Animal stories of love, friendship, enemies (interactive map)

  17-08-2015 13:45
  
  Syracuse.com has new page dedicated to Syracuse zoo news.
  
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• Today's obits: Dorothy M. Kotowicz Mnick was a reading specialist for the Syracuse school district

  17-08-2015 13:25
  
  Mnick, 86, was known to keep snacks and warm clothes to give to students in need.
  
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• 10,000 acres in Oswego County sprayed to kill mosquitoes

  17-08-2015 13:12
  
  A swampy area in Oswego County where EEE, West Nile virus were recently detected was sprayed Sunday.
  
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• Cold front breaks Central NY heat wave Thursday evening

  17-08-2015 13:07
  
  The current stretch of hot weather will continue across Central New York until a front brings some heavy rain potential later this week.
  
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• What happened to $100,000 Oprah Winfrey donated for Syracuse basketball court?

  17-08-2015 13:00
  
  Mary Nelson says she is taking the donation in a different direction.
  
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• Papa John's Camaro stolen from car show; had special meaning to pizza chain owner

  17-08-2015 11:48
  
  Papa John's founder John Schnatter said he is 'distraught' by the theft.
  
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• Syracuse grandfather shot, killed while doing a good deed

  17-08-2015 08:50
  
  David Stiner, 71, of Syracuse, was a Vietnam veteran and retired mechanic who owned an auto business.
  
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• Universal Music CEO Says Spotify’s ‘Freemium’ Will Undergo Changes

  17-08-2015 06:55
  
  Earlier this month, sources pointed Digital Music News to significant changes ahead in Spotify’s ad-supported, ‘freemium’ offering, specifically the introduction of a premium-only access tier for certain artists and releases.  Now, on-the-record comments from Universal Music Group chief executive Lucian Grainge lend support to that information.
  In an interview with Hits Magazine, Grainge noted that ad-supported, free access would not be eliminated on Spotify, but tha
  
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• Weather: A hot, sticky start to the work week in Central New York

  17-08-2015 06:14
  
  Temperatures will be above normal through mid-week.
  
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• The 100 Best Selling Albums of All Time

  17-08-2015 05:11
  
  Platinum sales certifications for all albums compiled by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA).
  The post The 100 Best Selling Albums of All Time appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Teen Choice Awards 2015: Britney Spears (with purple, blue streaks) honored as style icon

  17-08-2015 04:59
  
  NEW YORK -- The 17th Teen Choice Awards threw its full support behind the hit series "Empire," honored late "Furious 7" star Paul Walker and paid homage to a respected elder: pop star Britney Spears.The two-hour teen celebration, broadcast live...
  
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• Update: 71-year-old shot, killed while waiting in car for friend in Syracuse's Eastwood neighborhood

  17-08-2015 04:37
  
  The victim was sitting in a parked car, waiting for a friend to run an errand when he was shot to death on James Street, Syracuse police said.
  
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