black mag: October 2019

Thursday, 31 October 2019

Homes destroyed, hundreds more evacuated as L.A. wildfires spread

SIMI VALLEY -- More wildfires ignited near Los Angeles on Thursday, destroying homes and forcing evacuations, as the region faced a second day of gusting desert winds that have fanned flames and displaced thousands of people. Read More

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Cardi B shows ‘stripper’ Ellen DeGeneres how to twerk

Ellen DeGeneres shocked her show audience this Halloween by walking onto the stage dressed up as Cardi B's character in the movie Hustlers. Read More

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Samsung Develops Intel Lakefield-Based Galaxy Book S: Always-Connected x86 PC

Among several items at its developers conference this week, Samsung revealed that it was working on a version of its always-connected Galaxy Book S laptop powered by Intel’s Lakefield processor. When it becomes available in 2020, the notebook is expected to be the first mobile PC powered by Intel’s hybrid SoC, which containing a mix of high-performance and energy-efficient cores.

There are many laptop users nowadays who want their PCs to be very sleek, offer decent performance, be always connected to the Internet, and to last for a long time on a charge. Modern premium x86-based notebooks are very compact and can be equipped with a 4G/LTE modem, but even configured properly, the extra radio brings a hit to battery life over a non-modem model. The immediate solution is of course to use Intel’s low-power/energy-efficient Atom SoCs or Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors tailored for notebooks, but this will have an impact on performance.

To offer both performance and energy efficiency for always-connected notebooks, Intel has developed its Lakefield SoC that features one high-performance Ice Lake core, four energy-efficient Tremont cores, as well as Gen 11 graphics & media cores. Internally, Intel’s Lakefield consists of two dies — a 10 nm Compute die and a 14 nm Base die — integrated into one chip using the company’s Foveros 3D packaging technology to minimize its footprint. Courtesy of Foveros, the chip measures 12×12 mm and can be integrated into a variety of emerging always-connected devices.

As it turns out, Samsung’s upcoming version of the 13.3-inch Galaxy Book S will be the first to use Intel’s Lakefield, where it will be paired with Intel’s 4G/LTE modem to offer Internet connectivity everywhere.

Samsung is not disclosing pricing or availability details for its Lakefield-powered Galaxy Book S; but since Intel plans to start production of the SoC this quarter, expect the machine to launch in 2020.

Canadian chefs flown around the globe on the taxpayer’s dime: Report

Global Affairs Canada used an arts and culture fund to send chefs to other countries so VIPs, diplomats and foreign media could get a taste of meals prepared by a Canadian, according to Access to Information records, obtained by Blacklock's Reporter. Read More

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Carly Simon: Donald Trump was ‘all over me like an ugly ape’

Carly Simon once turned down an invite from U.S. President Donald Trump to visit his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, because she “thought he was kind of repulsive.” Read More

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‘RICH PERSON PROBLEM’: Waiter spills red wine, ruining Hermes bag, woman sues for $30Gs

That's a lot of money for a bag. Read More

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Man has sex with pile of leaves in alcohol, drug-induced episode

You have to wonder what this guy was thinking. Read More

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Sheriff can’t post sex offender warning signs for trick-or-treaters: Judge

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked a Georgia sheriff from posting signs outside three sex offenders' homes to warn trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Read More

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Game Of Thrones Showrunners Had Plans For Jedi Origin Story Before Lucasfilm Exit

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss exited the Star Wars universe this week, walking away from their commitments as it pertains to the creation of the next trilogy on Monday.

The pair are the latest directors to break ties with Lucasfilm once the realization that their visions for the franchise weren't coming to life set in. And, according to Variety, they had plans to step back from the Skywalker saga and channel the focus on how the Jedi came to be.

One can deduce that the trilogy would most likely have been set during the days of The Old Republic, way before the events of The Phantom Menace. But it's been understood that there were creative differences that led to Benioff and Weiss leaving.

“It’s like if you take a job as a ‘Star Wars’ director or creator you’re automatically thrown in the Sarlacc Pit and your chances of getting out and making that film are so unlikely you have to almost be a Jedi master,” says Jeff Bock, an Exhibitor Relations box office analyst says.

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The Hollywood Reporter also revealed that the pair's mega-contract with Netflix was also an issue as the terms require them to be exclusively present on set during productions relating to their projects. There was no way that could have been fulfilled if they were also working on Star Wars films.

"Benioff and Weiss had ambitious plans to take the “Star Wars” universe in a new direction, one that would exist apart from the Skywalker family saga that comprised the franchise’s centerpiece nine-film series," Variety reports. "The “Star Wars” period the pair was interested in exploring was how the Jedi came to exist. However, Lucasfilm executives and the creators begin to see their visions for the films diverge during meetings last summer."

Suggestions that Benioff and Weiss were still hungover from the backlash brought on by the ending of Game of Thrones and were hesitant to jump into a project so significantly different from their last have also emerged.

It would have been great to get a Jedi origin story from the franchise and this is all pretty regrettable. But there's still a chance of a film set years before the Skywalker saga as it's been rumored that a Knights of the Old Republic movie could hit screens in time to come.

Source: Variety

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Razer Cuts Bluetooth Audio Lag with Hammerhead Wireless Earbuds

Razer this year has been on the rampage of new product announcements, bringing dozens of devices to the market and entering new categories. Adding to the company's lineup, this week the company introduced its Hammerhead wireless earbuds, which promise to reduce the audio lag that Bluetooth headphones are typically known for. The headset is compatible with all Bluetooth devices and supports touch controls to control calls, music, and virtual assistants.

Razer’s Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds use a 13-mm driver with a 20 Hz – 20 KHz frequency response, a 32 ± 15% Ohms impedance, and a 91 ± 3 dB @ 1 kHz sensitivity; as well as an omnidirectional MEMS microphone with a -42 ± 3 dB sensitivity, a ≥55 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and a 300 Hz – 5 kHz frequency response. Each earbud is equipped with a 275 mAh rechargeable Li-Po battery, with Razer touting a battery life of up to three hours.

The headset connects to smartphones (or other devices) using ‘a customized ultra-low latency’ Bluetooth 5.0 connection that reduces lag in Gaming Mode (enabled in a special app that accompanies the product) down to 60 ms. Low latency is particularly useful for playing games and watching movies as audio that is lagging behind video is clearly annoying. Razer does not say whether the fast BT connection is enabled by a special piece of hardware, though it looks like the manufacturer has customized its BT-enabling chip and radio using firmware tweaks.

Form-factor wise, the Hammerhead are black in-ear earbuds with silicon ear sleeves that are IP4X rated for sweat and splash protected. The earbuds are not meant to block all the environment noises and they also do not feature active noise cancellation, so they perform like the majority of headsets available today. As for controls, the earbuds can detect single press, double tap, triple tap, triple tap & hold last tap, and hold for two seconds gestures to control various aspects of their operation. The gestures can be customized in a companion app for Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating systems.

The Hammerhead True Wireless headset comes in a charging case that can charge it for up to four times, enabling up to 16 hours of total battery life, according to the manufacturer. The case connects to its power brick using a USB Type-C cable.

Razer’s Hammerhead wireless earbuds are now available directly from the company for $99.99 in the US and €119.99 in Europe.

The Intel Core i9-9900KS Review: The 5 GHz Consumer Special

Intel likes 5.0 GHz processors. The one area where it claims a clear advantage over AMD is in its ability to drive the frequency of its popular 14nm process. Earlier this week, we reviewed the Core i9-9990XE, which is a rare auction only CPU but with 14 cores at 5.0 GHz, built for the high-end desktop and high frequency trading market. Today we are looking at its smaller sibling, the Core i9-9900KS, built in numbers for the consumer market: eight cores at 5.0 GHz. But you’ll have to be quick, as Intel isn’t keeping this one around forever. Read on for the full review.

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‘HORRIBLE DEATHS’: Pigs used as crash test dummies in high-speed experiment

Animal activists everywhere are horrified. Read More

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Kevin Hart dresses up as SUNshine Boy Dwayne Johnson for Halloween

Kevin Hart has won the best Halloween costume contest. Read More

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Kate Upton fires back at ‘misogynistic’ remarks about her baseball commentary

Kate Upton hit back at users on Twitter who tried to tell her what she is and isn’t allowed to comment on. Read More

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Intel Launches Low-End Comet Lake CPUs: Pentium Gold 6405U & Celeron 5205U

Intel has quietly added two new inexpensive processors into its Comet Lake-U lineup. The Pentium Gold 6405U and Celeron 5205U CPUs will be used for entry-level thin-and-light laptops that need one of the latest-generation processors, but are not designed for performance-demanding workloads.

Intel’s Pentium Gold 6405U and Celeron 5205U are dual-core processors that run at 2.4 GHz and 1.9 GHz, respectively. Both CPUs have TDPs of 15 Watts – the same as the rest of the Comet Lake-U family – and include 2 MB of L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics, a dual-channel DDR4/LPDDR3 memory controller, and feature 12 PCIe 2.0 lanes for expansion. Both SKUs are considerably cheaper than the rest models in the Comet Lake series (which start at $281): the Pentium Gold 6405U processor carries a $161 recommended customer price, whereas the Celeron 5205U costs $107 when purchased in 1000-units quantities.

Intel Comet Lake-U SKUs
AnandTech	Cores	Base GHz	1C Turbo GHz	AC Turbo GHz	L3 Cache	TDP PL1	IGP UHD	IGP MHz	DDR4	LPDDR4X	Cost
i7-10710U	6C/12T	1.1	4.7	3.9	12 MB	15W	620	1150	2666	2933	$443
i7-10510U	4C/8T	1.8	4.9	4.3	8 MB	15W	620	1150	2666	2933	$409
i5-10210U	4C/8T	1.6	4.2	3.9	6 MB	15W	620	1100	2666	2933	$297
i3-10110U	2C/4T	2.1	4.1	3.7	4 MB	15W	620	1000	2666	2933	$281
Pentium 6405U	2C/4T	2.4	-	-	2 MB	15W	610?	950	2400	?	$161
Celeron 5205U	2C/2C	1.9	-	-	2 MB	15W	610?	900	2400	?	$107

Up until now, Intel’s Comet Lake-U family included only four CPUs, three of which were aimed at premium laptops. The addition of considerably cheaper processors allows Intel to address more market segments with its Comet Lake products by equipping its partners to build cheaper systems using the latest motherboard designs.

Otherwise, as is almost always the case for low-end Core SKUs, these are presumably salvage chips from Intel's operations. The new Pentium and Celeron chips are clocked lower than the Core i3-10110U, allowing Intel to put to work silicon that otherwise wouldn't have been usable as a Core i3. Which for Intel is particularly important at a time where demand for inexpensive U-series mobile CPUs is running high, helping the company please its partners who have suffered from tight supply of Intel’s 14 nm processors in the recent quarters.

Canadian special forces quietly build up canine units

OTTAWA -- The only publicly acknowledged hero of the U.S. military operation that took down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has become an internet sensation after suffering injuries in the underground blast that killed the shadowy Islamic State leader. Read More

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Pamela Anderson asks Trudeau to serve inmates vegan meals to save cash

OTTAWA -- Actress Pamela Anderson is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take meat and milk off prison menus to help the planet and the health of federal inmates -- and save taxpayers some cash, to boot. Read More

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Disney Bans Netflix Ads Across Almost All Its Properties In Preparation For Disney+

Disney has removed Netflix ads from all of its properties apart from ESPN as it prepares to enter the streaming world via Disney+.

Although there are more streaming services out there than anyone could ever need, there is one that stands tall above all others. That platform is Netflix. Amazon Prime and HBO Now might be doing well, but none of them hold a candle to Netflix. 137 million people around the world are subscribed to the service. That's quite the global reach.

A contender to Netflix's streaming crown is about to emerge, though. Disney's offering to the already crowded arena, Disney+. Name value alone will mean Disney+ performs well, but Disney continues to go above and beyond to make sure its service doesn't get lost in the crowd at Netflix's feet. It wants to breathe the rarified air alongside its main rival.

Disney has already demonstrated that desire in a number of ways. First of all, its price. At $6.99, Disney+ will cost consumers less per month than Netflix. Secondly, its content. Not only will the platform be loaded with boatloads of original series based in the MCU and Star Wars universe, but it seems as if pretty much every movie and TV show Disney has ever made will be on the platform at launch.

Disney has now hit Netflix with another body blow, reports CNBC. It is no longer allowing Netflix to advertise on its properties. Considering how much Disney owns in 2019, that's a lot of stuff. The only property of Disney's that Netflix will still be able to advertise on going forward is ESPN. Plus, and this probably goes without saying, there will be no sign of Netflix ads on Disney+ as, like Netflix, Disney's streaming service will be ad-free.

Disney isn't just sending warning shots to Netflix. It's also been bickering with the streaming service that currently occupies the number two spot, Amazon Prime. As of right now, Amazon can still advertise on Disney's properties, but that might change in the future. Disney+ officially launches in the US on November 12, 2019, and is already out to prove that it most definitely means business.

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Hotel collapses after magnitude 6.5 quake hits southern Philippines

MANILA -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck central Mindanao in the southern Philippines, causing at least one hotel on the island to collapse, a disaster official said on Thursday. Read More

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Geri Horner planning on spicing up life on YouTube?

Geri Horner is reportedly planning a foray into Youtube, as she prepares to offer fans her “life hacks” via her new channel. Read More

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Tom Brady & Patrick Mahomes Lead NFL Jersey Sales For 2019

Tom Brady is the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history, while Patrick Mahomes has displayed the makings to go down as the single greatest talent the game has ever witnessed.

So it's only fitting that the two superstar quarterbacks sit atop the NFL jersey sales for the year 2019. Brady and Mahomes sit first and second, respectively, according to the NFL's official Instagram page.

Two Dallas Cowboys superstars made the top five. Running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott are third and fifth, respectively. Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is fourth in jersey sales.

Rounding out the remainder of the top 10 (in order) are Saquon Barkley, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The top 10 really didn't change much from last year, with only two player changes.

Brady also sat atop jersey sales for 2018, while Mack finished second. Mahomes was third, followed by Elliott and Barkley at fourth and fifth, respectively. Brees (sixth), Baker Mayfield (seventh), Carson Wentz (eighth), Prescott (ninth) and Smith-Schuster (10th) rounded out the top 10.

And in 2017, Brady was second in jersey sales behind only Wentz. Prescott finished third. Elliott (fifth) and Rodgers (sixth) also found themselves in the top 10.

In 2017, Brady captured his third MVP award en route to leading the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl LII appearance. He won his sixth Super Bowl ring last season, helping the Pats narrowly escape the Los Angeles Rams.

Mahomes had one of the greatest seasons ever in 2018, winning the MVP award after tossing 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns against just 12 interceptions. Prior to a knee injury he suffered in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos, Mahomes was a leading candidate to win MVP once again.

The Chiefs quarterback figures to land the richest NFL contract in history when his next deal eventually runs up. And if Mahomes continues this ridiculous pace we've seen through two seasons, it won't be long until he eventually takes over Brady as the top jersey seller.

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Ford, UAW reach tentative labour deal

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers union on Wednesday announced a tentative agreement for a new labour deal, allowing the No. 2 U.S. automaker to avoid a strike like the one that cost its larger rival General Motors Co about $3 billion. Read More

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MEAT COMA: The race is on to eat Bangkok’s ‘biggest burger’

BANGKOK -- A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal - a near 6kg (13 pound) patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise. Read More

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Cannibal allegedly kills three men, cooks and eats them

A 51-year-old Russian man who police allege is a cannibal was arrested in connection with the discovery of three dismembered and partially eaten bodies, as well as the remains of several animals, Daily Mail reported. Read More

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Bank of Canada lowers growth forecasts, says trade conflicts will test economy

OTTAWA -- The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut domestic and global growth forecasts, saying the Canadian economy would be increasingly tested by trade conflicts, while it maintained its key overnight interest rate at 1.75% as expected. Read More

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Man tries to open bank account with fake $1-million bill

One million dollars! Read More

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Pregnant women on Tylenol at greater risk for giving birth to babies with ADHD, autism, study suggests

Babies born to women who used acetaminophen products, such as Tylenol, late in pregnancy may be at increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests. Read More

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Federal foreign real estate speculator tax expected to pass

A federal tax on foreign real estate speculators is expected to be passed by Parliament, according to Blacklock's Reporter. Read More

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Bianca Andreescu retires from WTA Finals due to injury

HONG KONG -- Defending champion Elina Svitolina became the first player to secure a semi-final spot at the WTA Finals on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Simona Halep while Bianca Andreescu retired injured in her meeting with Karolina Pliskova. Read More

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‘MY WORLD HAS…CHANGED’: Kevin Hart shares video after near-fatal crash

Kevin Hart is appreciating life after his near-fatal car crash. Read More

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Dad tosses toddler from sinking car; Child hits bridge

A father failed to throw his young child to safety as their white vehicle sank to the bottom of a river after a car crash in Niwari, India, New York Post footage shows. Read More

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit Royal Family; Queen strips them of their royal titles

Prince Harry and his renegade wife, Meghan, threw a tantrum and quit the Royal Family during a bitter confrontation with the Queen, insiders said. Read More

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SiFive Announces First RISC-V OoO CPU Core: The U8-Series Processor IP

In the last few year’s we’ve seen an increasing amount of talk about RISC-V and it becoming real competitor to the Arm in the embedded market. Indeed, we’ve seen a lot of vendors make the switch from licensing Arm’s architecture and IP designs to the open-source RISC-V architecture and either licensed or custom-made IP based on the ISA. While many vendors do choose to design their own microarchitectures to replace Arm-based microcontroller designs in their products, things get a little bit more complicated once you scale up in performance. It’s here where SiFive comes into play as a RISC-V IP vendor offering more complex designs for companies to license – essentially a similar business model to Arm’s – just that it’s based on the new open ISA.

Today’s announcement marks a milestone in SiFive’s IP offering as the company is revealing its first ever out-of-order CPU microarchitecture, promising a significant performance jump over existing RISC-V cores, and offering competitive PPA metrics compared to Arm’s products. We’ll be taking a look at the microarchitecture of the new U8 Series CPU and how it’s built and what it promises to deliver.

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‘Friday’ actor John Witherspoon dead at 77

Actor John Witherspoon, famous for his role in the Friday movies, has died aged 77. Read More

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Facebook agrees to pay U.K. fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal

LONDON — Facebook has agreed to pay a $644,000 fine for breaches of data protection law related to the harvesting of data by consultancy Cambridge Analytica, Britain's information rights regulator said on Wednesday. Read More

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‘Southern Slam’ would make English World Cup win greatest ever: Dallaglio

TOKYO -- If England were to complete the first "Southern Slam" by beating South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, it would be the greatest performance by any of the winners to date, former champion Lawrence Dallaglio says. Read More

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England fined for haka response during rugby World Cup semi-final

TOKYO -- England have been fined for their response to the haka before Saturday's World Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand, despite All Blacks coach Steve Hansen describing their V-shaped formation as "brilliant" and "imaginative." Read More

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‘LIFE GOES ON’: Ja Rule has ‘never watched’ Fyre Festival documentaries

Ja Rule doesn’t feel the need to watch documentaries about the infamous Fyre Festival because he “lived through the moment.” Read More

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HBO announces ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel

Bosses at HBO have given the go-ahead for a prequel series to Game Of Thrones. Read More

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AMD Q3 FY 2019 Earnings Report: Party Like It’s 2005

Today AMD announced their third quarter earnings for the 2019 fiscal year, and AMD has not seen revenue like this for a long time – in fact this is the highest quarterly revenue since 2005 for the company. AMD’s revenue jumped 9% year-over-year to $1.8 billion, and at least as importantly, AMD had gross margins of 43%, which is up 3% over last year, and the highest margins they’ve seen since 2012. Operating income was up 24% to $186 million, and net income was up 18% to $120 million. This resulted in earnings-per-share of $0.11, up 22% from Q3 2018.

AMD Q3 2019 Financial Results (GAAP)
	Q3'2019	Q2'2019	Q3'2018
Revenue	$1801M	$1531M	$1653M
Gross Margin	43%	41%	40%
Operating Income	$186M	$59M	$150M
Net Income	$120M	$35M	$102M
Earnings Per Share	$0.11	$0.03	$0.09

This is the first full quarter for AMD since the launch of their 7 nm Zen 2 processor, and AMD attributes the revenue growth to the Computing and Graphics, but offset by lower revenue in Enterprise, Embedded, and Semi-Custom. Revenue for the Computing and Graphics segment was up 36% year-over-year to $1.28 billion, thanks to both increased volume and Average Selling Price (ASP) for Ryzen on the desktop. GPU ASP also increased year-over-year thanks to higher channel sales. The Computing and Graphics segment had operating income of $179 million, which is up 79% from a year ago.

AMD Q3 2019 Computing and Graphics
	Q3'2019	Q2'2019	Q3'2018
Revenue	$1276M	$940M	$938M
Operating Income	$179M	$22M	$100M

Enterprise, Embedded, and Semi-Custom had revenue of $525 million for the quarter, down 27% year-over-year, mostly attributed to semi-custom sales, which makes sense since a large chunk of that is for the AMD APU powering both the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One, both of which are scheduled for new models in the next calendar year. Offsetting this was higher EPYC processor sales, although not enough of an offset to cover the semi-custom drop. Operating income for this segment was $61 million, down 29% from a year ago.

AMD Q3 2019 Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom
	Q3'2019	Q2'2019	Q3'2018
Revenue	$525M	$591M	$715M
Operating Income	$61M	$89M	$86M

Finally, AMD’s All Other category reported an operating loss of $54 million, which is a 50% larger loss than a year ago.

AMD had some big news in Q3, with multiple design wins for both Ryzen and EPYC, including Cray’s Shasta supercomputer leveraging 2nd Generation EPYC, and AMD getting a big design win in the PC space with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3.

Looking ahead to Q4, AMD is expecting revenue of $2.1 billion, plus or minus $50 million, with a Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 44%.

Source: AMD Investor Relations

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Predators’ Roman Josi gets $72.5M extension

Defenseman Roman Josi signed an eight-year deal with the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, with the contract carrying an annual average value of just more than $9 million. Read More

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U.S. appeals court blocks release of unredacted Mueller report pending appeal

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday issued a stay that blocks the release to a congressional committee of an unredacted copy of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report detailing Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. Read More

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Tree branch blown into power lines likely cause of L.A. wildfire

LOS ANGELES -- A broken tree branch blown into power lines by high winds likely sparked the wildfire that has driven thousands of residents from their homes around the famed Getty Center museum in Los Angeles, the city fire department said on Tuesday. Read More

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10 Rules Celebrity Chefs Followed to Become Successful

Behind the fame of the celebrity chefs we love, there is a lot of hard work, passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and smart business decisions. As a result, their names became a powerful and lucrative brand. Most of them have an empire with licensed products, cooking books, and restaurant chains.

They all invest their money in high-quality products and are always learning. Those chefs are also natural leaders who can motivate and choose outstanding people to work for them. Some of the rules they followed to become successful can be followed by anyone, even if they work in a completely different area. Here are 10 rules that celebrity chefs follow to become successful.

10 Jamie Oliver - Overcome Adversities

Jamie Oliver is one of the wealthiest chefs in the world and has a net worth evaluated at $300 million. When he started on television, his vibrant personality and youthful looks changed the idea of celebrity chefs forever. It didn't take long until he created an empire with cookbooks, products, and restaurants.

Oliver says that his success was not just because he loved to cook, but because he had to work harder than others due to his dyslexia. It gave him a different perspective of the world.

9 Nigella Lawson - Just be yourself

Nigella Lawson became a household name 20 years ago when she released the cookbook How to Eat. Since then, Lawson has built a stable career as a TV star. Although she refuses to use the title of chef, she is one of the most famous chefs on television.

Lawson had no intention to achieve fame. Perhaps that's why she kept being herself, and she believes she is the opposite of the untouchable beauty queen. And just being herself was enough to make her adored by millions of people around the globe.

8 Gordon Ramsay - Be a perfectionist

Gordon Ramsay is a famous chef and has 35 restaurants around the world. He became a household name thanks to reality TV shows, where the public can see his strong personality. He has a net worth estimated at $22 million.

Ramsey has achieved a lot, and several things have led to his success. But perhaps the first step is his dedication always to deliver a perfect dish and understand that it is mandatory to be part of his team.

7 Rachael Ray - work harder Than anyone

Rachel Ray is always busy. She's a celebrity chef, a bestselling author, and also has launched a magazine. Ray also found time to release a non-profit organization. The multiple endeavors helped her to build a $80 million empire.

Ray learned one of the things that would bring her success from her mother when she was young. The TV star revealed in an interview that her mother taught her to work harder than anyone, never complain about it, and never go to bed before she is happy with what she is making.

6 Guy Fieri - Have A Mentor

Guy Fieri saw his life change when he won the Next Food Network Star in 2006. He already had a restaurant, but the reality TV show gave him a new status, and he got his own show, Guy's Big Bite. Fieri believes that his success is thanks to more experienced people who helped him at the beginning. Having a mentor is always helpful in any career.

Fieri has a special admiration for Rachel Ray, and he says she gave him the best advice. Ray told him to keep on doing his work in front of the camera no matter what was going on. For example, if a light goes off, or if the mic goes mute, just keep going.

5 Giada De Laurentiis - You are your best secret weapon

Giada De Laurentiis became famous thanks to the show Everyday Italian. The celebrity chef revealed that she struggled at the beginning. Many people at work didn't trust her because of her size and because she was a woman.

That was when she got the best advice of her career: "You are your best secret weapon." She used her image to make Italian cuisine look easy, and she has become a powerful brand.

4 Tyler Florence - hire the right people

Tyler Florence already had a solid career as a chef when he joined the Food Network team. Since then, we have seen him on several TV shows like Tyler's Ultimate, The Great Food Truck Race, Food 911, and Food Court Wars. Florence is also a bestselling author.

Florence recognizes that the key to the success of a business is knowing how to hire the right people. He not only found individuals with potential but who can do the job with perfection. Hire someone who meets your team's standards and you'll find success.

3 Emeril Lagasse - be ready to make sacrifices

Emeril Lagasse became a celebrity thanks to tv shows like Essence of Emeril and Emeril Live. He always loved cooking, and his first job was in a Portuguese bakery in his hometown. He studied at Johnson and Wales University and also traveled to France to study gastronomy.

When Lagasse became a chef, he was aware of who had to make some sacrifices. The most difficult of them was to be busy on special dates and holidays since it that's when the restaurant is the most active. That means that he doesn't have the chance to spend New Year's Eve or Mother's Day day away from work.

2 Bobby Flay - Stay passionate

Bobby Flay became a household name thanks to his multiple shows on the Food Network. Flay is a TV personality, but he is also an entrepreneur and has many restaurants in the US. His latest endeavor is a seafood restaurant at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. He doesn't seem to have plans to slow down, and the secret for his success is the passion he feels for what he does.

During an interview with Good Morning America, Flay said that his plans are what makes him excited about waking up in the morning. He loves the idea of starting a new restaurant from scratch, thinking about the concept, creating dishes and training the staff.

1 Julia Child - It's never too late to start something new

Julia Child is one of the most iconic TV chefs of all time. Her career also shows that you can start a new career at any point in your life. Child started cooking when she was 36, and she published her first book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, when she was 49. The book was a turning point in her life, and her career took off.

Child became a TV star when she was 50 years old, and she was on TV for nearly three decades. It's proof that it's never too late to start something new.

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10 Expensive Purchases Made By Tom Cruise | TheRichest

Tom Cruise is one of the most prominent stars of all-time. The Mission Impossible actor has a net worth evaluated at $570 million and is one of the wealthiest celebrities in Hollywood. Since money is not a problem, Tom Cruise can afford anything he wants and doesn't need to worry about the price tag.

There is an endless list of things Tom Cruise spends lots of money on but his big investments are largely real estate, and he has an incredible portfolio. Cruise also spends part of his money on things like taking classes to become a licensed pilot.

We find out how Tom Cruise spends his millions.

10 Beverly Hills Mansion - $30,500,000

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes bought this fantastic home in Beverly Hills in 2007. The house has over 10,000 square-feet, seven bedrooms, and nine bathrooms. The place also has a tennis and basketball court outdoors, swimming pool, multiple guest houses, and a playground for the children. The couple paid $30,500,000 for the property.

The actor put the house back on the market a few years ago and sold it for $40,000,000 in 2016. The lucky buyer was the billionaire Leon Black, who now lives in one of the most exclusive areas of Los Angeles.

9 Colorado Mansion - $59,000,000

If you thought his house in Beverly Hills was terrific, you would be even more impressed with this property in Colorado. Tom Cruise bought it during the '90s when he was married to Nicole Kidman. Although there is no information about how much he paid for it, Cruise put it on the market in 2012 for $59,000,000.

The property has 298 acres. The house is a luxurious lodge with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and multiple log fires. The romantic house also has a library and a playroom for children. The property also has a 1,600 square-foot guest house.

8 Private Jets - $38,000,000

Tom Cruise has a high-profile lifestyle, and you can't expect to see him in a check-in line at the airport. The actor has a G450 private jet that cost $38,000,000, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The aircraft can fly from London to Seattle with one gas tank. It has space enough for 19 people, and it is also able to have wifi and phone connection. The seats can also become beds if necessary. The owners can customize the plane as they like, and there is also a fully equipped kitchen.

7 P-51 Mustang - $4,500,000

Tom Cruise loves adrenaline, and he doesn't only sit in the comfort of his private jet. Cruise has held a pilot license since 1994, and he enjoys using it. Cruise pilots all his private jets, which sounds like great fun.

In 2012, he bought a P-51 Mustang that dates back to World War II. Although there is no information on how much he paid for it, it is easy to assume it cost some millions due to its historical value and based on other listings. It has the words "Kiss Me, Kate" painted on the side. Sources say this is his favorite aircraft.

6 Security guards for Suri - $50,000 per week

Tom Cruise is used to being in the spotlight, and he is followed by paparazzi everywhere he goes. That means that Suri Cruise, his daughter with Katie Holmes, also had to deal with paparazzi since she was born.

In 2013, Tom Cruise reportedly hired four highly trained security guards to protect Suri from the photographers. Several publications affirm he spent $50,000 per week to keep his daughter safe. However, several sources also say that Cruise doesn't have any relationship with his daughter these days and has not been part of her life for several years.

5 Several Apartments in Florida - $500,000 just for the pool

According to the Daily Mail, Tom Cruise added a two-story Clearwater penthouse to his portfolio. There is no information about the final price, but the lavish place certainly costs some millions, with the pool alone said to cost £500,000. The rooftop has an immense swimming pool and also a room with a flight simulator, one of Tom Cruise's passion. It also has a theater and a game room. Of course, it also has a jaw-dropping view of the city.

He has also bought extra apartments in the building. Earlier this year, some tabloids affirmed that Cruise made his family move to this new property. The idea was to avoid them leaving the Scientology organization.

4 Donations to Scientology - $2,500,000

Tom Cruise is one of the most famous faces of Scientology in the world. For the last three decades, there are several rumors about how it affected his relationship with his ex-wives and children.

In 2005, some sources affirmed he was one of the most generous donors to the organization, and he gave away $2,500,000 to them that year. That gave him a Platinum Meritorious status inside the church. The state includes other fees and requests.

There are rumors which say that Tom Cruise doesn't want that his donations to become public again.

3 An Apartment in New York - $28,000,000

Tom Cruise never confirmed, but several sources say that he is the owner of this penthouse in New York, valued at $28,000,000 in 2013. But considering his amazing real estate portfolio, it makes sense he owns this place. The awesome place has six floors and 8,300 square-foot and is in one of the most exclusive locations in the city. It is no surprise it has its elevator.

The property also features five terraces, multiple fireplaces, and seven bathrooms. It looks like the perfect place to live in New York.

2 Learning how to fly a helicopter - $35,000+

As we mentioned, Tom Cruise has been allowed to pilot an airplane since 1994. It is a passion for him, so it is no surprise that years later, he wanted to learn how to fly a helicopter too. In 2016, he spent some days in London, where he was spotted taking classes. Before taking off, he checked maps and also read the instruction manual.

According to People, since he was a child, he wanted to fly airplanes and helicopters. So It is a childhood dream coming true. Don't be surprised if he buys a helicopter soon.

1 Cars and Motorcycles - Over $2,600,000

Tom Cruise loves adrenaline, and it also includes riding powerful motorcycles. The actor has an impressive collection that includes a Vyrus 987 C3 4V, which is valued at $103,769, making it the most expensive motorcycle in the world.

The actor also has a passion for cars, and the most expensive item in his garage is the Bugatti Veyron, which costs $2,600,000. Jay Z and Cristiano Ronaldo are other celebrities who have the exclusive model. The amount is more than enough to buy a fantastic home anywhere.

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