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Oakland’s Old School Copes And Oaklandish Must Team Up – Video Old School Copes and Oaklandish are two Oakland cultural institutions that should team up but have not. Jim Copes wants to – Oaklandish has to step up and meet him! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/FN6xDhTvTvs
Google to start downranking sites with huge app install adsEngadgetIf you’ve ever tapped on a search result on your phone only to see a giant ad imploring you to install the site’s app, you know how annoying that can be. Google realizes that too, thanks to its own internal study that showed users often don’t … Read more
Colorado AG wants permanent ban on protests at Denver courthouseThe Denver PostThe Colorado attorney general and the state’s 2nd Judicial District want a permanent ban on demonstrations, protests and other gatherings outside Denver’s courthouse. The prohibition would be in direct opposition to Denver officials, who have allowed …and more …read more From:: Denver, Colorado News … Read more
Hong Kong lawmaker may call for review of non-accountable civil service allowanceSouth China Morning Post (subscription)Cheung said Hong Kong was running low on places in nursing homes for elderly residents and was in need of new housing for them. “We have more than 30,000 people waiting in line and each year we have up to … Read more
Another Trappist Dairy product fails Hong Kong safety testSouth China Morning Post (subscription)Another product from the Trappist Dairy has been found to contain excessive bacteria. The Centre for Food Safety said a test result for a sample of Trappist Dairy Carrot Low Fat Milk (236ml) with a use-by date of August 29, 2015 collected from … Read more
Social media overtakes entertainmemt as favourite online activityThe GuardianSocial media use – including time on sites such as Reddit or Gawker Media that are built on blog platforms – accounted for nearly 17% of all time online, up from 12.2% a year ago, according to research commissioned by the Internet Advertising Bureau. …read more From:: … Read more
Why Did YouTube Enter the Video Game Streaming Business?Yahoo Finance1 — Ryan Wyatt, global head of gaming content at YouTube, explains why YouTube entered the video game business. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on “Bloomberg West.” TECHnalysis Research President Bob O’Donnell also comments.and more …read more From:: YouTube News By Google News
Oakland’s Old School Copes And Oaklandish Must Team Up – Video Old School Copes and Oaklandish are two Oakland cultural institutions that should team up but have not. Jim Copes wants to – Oaklandish has to step up and meet him! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/FN6xDhTvTvs
Miami mulls settlement in illegal mangrove removal on Virginia KeyMiami HeraldThree months after contractors illegally cut down mangroves on Virginia Key, irking Miami commissioners and enraging environmentalists, the city of Miami has been urged to restore the destroyed canopy within five years. On that point, Miami … …read more From:: Miami News From Google News
Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Cynthia Bailey Kicked Porsha Williams in the …People MagazineEven without queen bee NeNe Leakes, the next season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is off to a dramatic start. A source tells PEOPLE that things allegedly got violent between costars Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey while filming the reality show …‘RHOA’ … Read more
Vegetation fire in East Oakland hillsSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — Firefighters were on the scene of a two-alarm brush fire Tuesday afternoon in the East Oakland hills. The fire erupted about 3:07 p.m. in the 100 block of Rishell Drive near Crestmont Drive. The fire briefly threatened some structures in the …and more …read more … Read more
Atlanta’s Craig Lewis Band gunning for ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Atlanta R&B duo The Craig Lewis Band has advanced to the semifinals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and will be performing Tuesday night (September 1) for a shot at the finals September 15. I’ve been following this show since it debuted in the … Read more
Majority of recent Oakland cop suspensions upheld, city saysSFGateOakland city officials, blasted for allowing officers who have gotten fired or disciplined to overturn the punishment in arbitration, revealed Tuesday that recent decisions to suspend seven officers for using force were upheld in all but one of the … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By … Read more
5 Los Angeles high schools to replace fields after turf meltedKABC-TVABC7 Los Angeles · Sections · Traffic · Video Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia · Home AccuWeather Traffic Video Photos Mobile Apps. Local News. Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia.Five LAUSD high schools are forced to replace melting all-weather fieldsLos Angeles Times all 26 news articles … Read more
Invest in California roads before they fail: Eric Garcetti and Robert GarciaLA Daily NewsThis commentary was signed by seven California mayors: Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles; Robert Garcia; Long Beach; Ed Lee, San Francisco; Libby Schaaf, Oakland; Kevin Johnson, Sacramento; Sam Liccardo, San Jose; and Miguel Pulido, Santa Ana. …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News … Read more
The biggest disappointments from the 2012 NFL Draft247Sports.comThe first round of the 2012 NFL Draft was filled with potential, but doesn’t appear quite so promising in hindsight, as many of the players selected have failed to live up to expectations for various reasons. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest … …read more From:: NFL … Read more
Family seeks video of Atlanta police shooting of handcuffed womanAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA small crowd gathered Tuesday at Underground Atlanta to demand Police Chief George Turner quit “hiding” surveillance video of a police shooting that killed a woman last April. Police say Alexia Christian was shot after she opened fire on two officers.and more …read more … Read more
PlayStation 4 jumps on the YouTube Gaming bandwagonEngadgetWith the advent of YouTube Gaming comes the ability to livestream from Sony’s latest game console to Google’s video wing, much like you could already do via the system’s built-in Twitch functionality. And joining screenshots, you can share video clips …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more
Bears Travel To Kansas State TournamentCal AthleticsThe Cal volleyball takes to the road for the first time in 2015 when it travels to the Kansas State Tournament for matches this Friday and Saturday. The Bears will look to continue to get productive play from their middle blockers, as senior Lara … …read more From:: California … Read more
Charges: Shooter at Seattle school carried police evidence tag for gunseattlepi.comA 23-year-old Seattle man alleged to have narrowly missed five joggers after opening fire outside Rainier Beach High School has been charged with assault. King County prosecutors claim Malcolm Benton fired at least eight times during a shooting at the … …read more From:: Seattle … Read more
Summer box office expected to have slow finish over Labor Day weekendLos Angeles TimesStill, despite a slower August, the summer box office is looking at a strong overall haul. Ticket sales are expected to reach $4.4 billion in the U.S. and Canada, according to film research firm Rentrak. That puts it in the running to … Read more
Pope Francis to Pass Through Central Park in Ticketed EventNew York TimesIt is official — Pope Francis is coming to Central Park. But you will need a ticket to see him. When the pope travels to New York this month, his visit will include a procession through the western side of the park, the city … Read more
Broncos waive three more to trim roster to 75 playersThe Denver PostDenver Broncos receiver Nathan Palmer (13) is tackled by Rory Anderson (48) of the San Francisco 49ers and Steve Beauharnais (40) during the second half of the Broncos’ 19-12 win at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The Denver Broncos …Montee Ball expects … Read more
Studying San Diego: from Old World to NewThe San Diego Union-TribuneWith expertise on Old World Spain and its influence on the New World, University of San Diego history professor Iris Engstrand has made her mark explaining San Diego to San Diegans. As editor of The Journal of San Diego History, a member of the Board … Read more
Q&A: UH’s Chizer begins tenure on NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball CommitteeHouston Chronicle (subscription)She later served as an assistant on the UH women’s basketball team from 2000-08. The Cougars made NCAA Tournament appearances in 2004 and 2005. Chizer took a few minutes Tuesday for a question-and-answer with Houston Chronicle UH beat writer … …read more … Read more
Four Suns among one list of NBA’s top 100 playersFOXSports.comNow, Brandon Knight, Tyson Chandler, Markieff Morris and Eric Bledsoe are demonstrating just how much skill there is in Phoenix, as the four made Sports Illustrated’s list of the top 100 players in the NBA. Knight came in at No. 79, among the likes of …Four … Read more
Next Big PS4 Update Adds YouTube Streaming, More Online StorageKotakuThe most exciting additions include streaming to YouTube, more space for cloud saves (from 1GB to 10GB), the ability to share 10-second video clips via Twitter, and letting players sort friends into groups. The last one should make it way easier to put …PlayStation 4 jumps … Read more
Oscars: David Hill & Reginald Hudlin To Produce 88th Academy AwardsDeadlineDjango Unchained Oscar nominee Hudlin is no stranger to the Academy, having been tapped by President Cheryl Boone Isaacs to produce last year’s nontelevised Governors Awards. As my colleague Mike Fleming and I pointed out in our piece last month …Oscars: David Hill & Reginald … Read more
Oakland Raiders trim 13 players, including Kenbrell ThompkinsESPN (blog)Most significant move: It didn’t surprise me the Oakland Raiders cut receiver Kenbrell Thompkins, but he is a pretty good player to be released at the cutdown to 75 players. Thompkins, a solid slot receiver, had 15 catches for Oakland after being …Trent Richardson Has Officially Hit … Read more
‘The Spongebob Musical’Back StageNew October Films Project, New York Casting Call · View. Inside Backstage; Auditions Calendar · The Monologuer · Backstage Experts · Secret Agent Man · News · Upcoming Auditions at a Glance · Advice · Luck vs. Skill: Which Rules? News · 12 Broadway …and more …read more From:: Casting Call News … Read more
Former MTV reality-show contestant convicted in Miami murderMiami HeraldDefense lawyers Alex Michaels and Jaime Peters countered that the confession was nothing more than bragging — Miami rapper GhostWridah even testified that hip-hop artists often lie about being involved in crimes simply to puff up their street cred. …read more From:: Miami News From Google News
Things to Do-September 3-September 28The Citizen.comThe Fayette County Retired Educators Association will host its first meeting of the year today at 10:30 a.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. All Fayette County retired educators are invited to attend. Piper Hill … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News
CNN YouTube Democratic Debate Question On The Meaning Of “In God We Trust” – Video http://ift.tt/1PPVwD7 – This is the third installment of videos for the CNN YouTube Democratic presidential debate I’ve created. This one tackles the meaning to each candidate of the words “In God We Trust.” via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/Zf1ZDTB5vYw
Zakir Hussain and Hariharan to perform on September 4th in Washington, DCThe American BazaarTabla maestro Zakir Hussain and singer Hariharan will perform at the Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University in Washington, DC, on September 4. The two renowned musicians will perform several shows during their Hazir USA Tour 2015. …read more From:: Washington DC News … Read more
Making Your Mark: Holy hip hop13newsnow.comI didn’t have a father in my home, so all I had was these hip hop artists.” They’re making a run at making this a full-time gig. Nigel says they’ve been on tour this summer throughout the southeast U.S. They also have a concert coming up here in … …read … Read more