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Your Tuesday Evening BriefingNew York TimesMurder rates have gone up in cities across the country, including New York, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee and New Orleans. Experts point to many reasons; one said young men see violence as the only way to resolve disputes in a culture where … …read more From:: New York City … Read more
Police officer killed north of Chicago; massive manhunt underwayUSA TODAYCHICAGO — Law enforcement went on a massive manhunt on Tuesday north of the city, searching for three people who allegedly gunned down a veteran police officer as he patrolled quiet suburban community. The killing marks the fourth incident in nine …Manhunt launched after police officer … Read more
ConocoPhillips to lay off 10 percent of workforce, including some in HoustonKTRK-TVConocoPhillips is laying off roughly 10 percent of its workforce, the company confirmed to Eyewitness News. Hundreds of those layoffs are expected to be in Houston. ConocoPhillips has 3,753 workers here in Houston. The company expects that more than …ConocoPhillips to cut more than … Read more
Architects build Star Wars themed sculptures for ‘CAN Wars’ competitionThe AdvocateHunger,” construted by Post Architects is part of the American Institute of Architects Baton Rouge’s 2015 CANstruction competition at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. This year’s contest takes a “Star Wars” theme with “Can Wars”. Photo provided by … …read more From:: Star Wars … Read more
Problem landlord’s blighted buildings demolished in SeattleKING5.comHe racked up fines from the city of Seattle related to code violations and included judgments, interest and penalties. In order for Tuesday’s demolition to occur, developer Roosevelt Development Group paid $3.48 million in leins to the city. Sisley …and more …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Guardians’ Flash Thompson goes solo in new Marvel comic Venom: Space KnightBlastrI love that Flash has been such a staple of the Marvel Universe for so long—and that he has grown as a character over that time. His character has been given such depth and pathos over the years. When you see Flash way back … Read more
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks: Preview, Team News, Injuries For 2015 …International Business TimesThe Seattle Seahawks, who are expected to be a Super Bowl contender, will host the Oakland Raiders, who have been one of the NFL’s worst teams in recent years. Teams were forced to cut their rosters to 75 players on Tuesday, and … Read more
Northerly Island Park opens Friday on Chicago lakefrontChicago TribuneTwelve years after former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s “midnight raid” that shut down the small lakefront airstrip called Meigs Field, a new park will open Friday on the southern portion of what is now called Northerly Island, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced … …read more From:: Chicago News … Read more
Peter Konz (knee) injury settlement gets Falcons to 75-man limitESPN (blog)Remember, he completed just 18 bench-press reps in the NFL combine coming out of Wisconsin, which was probably a good indication of what was to come. What’s next? The Falcons have to cut from 75 to the roster limit of 53 by Saturday at 4 … Read more
Staffing a problem for Houston area law enforcementKTRK-TVBoth the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Police Department find themselves spread thin. “Money. Everything is about money,” said Bob Goerlitz. Goerlitz is the president of the deputies’ union, The Harris County Deputy Organization. …read more From:: Houston News From Google News
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ star on why she’s posing nudePage SixKarlie Redd will soon be baring all for Playboy Plus, an all-nude online subscription component of the venerable men’s magazine. The “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star is no stranger to photoshoots, but admits she was initially terrified to strip down. “I … …read … Read more
Las Vegas police arrest 60 in nationwide stingKLAS-TVA nationwide sting designed to highlight the dangers of illegal prostitution resulted in 60 arrests in the Las Vegas valley. The arrests were part of a nationwide sting called National Johns Suppression Initiative. It involved various law enforcement …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By Google … Read more
Oakland Coliseum Club Level Corridor Is Narrow #AZvOAK – Video The main problem with the Oakland Coliseum is the corridors at club level are too narrow for an event like the Super Bowl or even a playoff game. That is what this video is about. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/YjiWpq_VORo
Box Office Top 20: ‘Compton’ dominates, Efron movie flopsCasper Star-Tribune OnlineLOS ANGELES — The faith-based family drama “War Room” outshone its competition despite a relatively quiet release, taking the second place spot with $11.4 million from only 1,135 locations. The PG-rated film lost the top spot to “Straight Outta …“Straight Outta Compton” tops weekend box … Read more
Ford Fry’s Optimist spinoff to be called Beetlecat, opening in NovemberAtlanta MagazineThe restaurant will be divided into two areas. Upstairs will have an expanded oyster bar (like at the Optimist) with a larger wood-burning oven and a patio. Downstairs in the Den is a darker room reminiscent of a 1970s surf den with another patio … Read more
Dow Jones sinks 469.68 at close on more bad China economy newsLA Daily NewsDow Jones sinks 469.68 at close on more bad China economy news. Trader Anthony Riccio works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. More signs of weakness in China’s economy are sending global stock markets sharply … Read more
Dow Jones Industrial Average Nosedives After Global Stocks Plunge On China …International Business TimesU.S. stocks tumbled Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping nearly 500 points on renewed global slowdown concerns. The losses come as new data revealed factory production in China shrank in August at its fastest pace in more than six …Wall … Read more
Woman reportedly kidnapped in East OaklandSFGatePolice are asking for the public’s help for any leads in the apparent kidnapping of a woman in East Oakland. About 10 p.m. Monday, a tipster called Oakland police to report seeing a man grab a woman and “throw her into the trunk of a car” on the 8100 …Oakland … Read more
As Hartford Yard Goats Stadium Steel Goes Up, Focus On Opening DayWNPR NewsSegarra is taking shots from Luke Bronin, who won the Democratic endorsement for mayor. In an email, Bronin questioned the mayor’s priorities. At the press conference, Segarra said he prefers a stadium and economic development to the void that was this …and more … Read more
These 15 Rockstar Entrepreneurs Built Lucrative Businesses on Social MediaHuffington PostWith social media, you now have a platform to do what you love–and to make a career out of it. I found 15 amazing entrepreneurs who built their entire businesses and careers around social media, many earning $100,000 or more. I’d love to share their … Read more
Giants sending seven prospects to Arizona Fall LeagueMcCovey ChroniclesThe Arizona Fall League rosters have been announced, and the Giants are sending seven prospects to play for the Scottsdale Scorpions: shortstop Christian Arroyo, 2B/OF Austin Slater, outfielder Mac Williamson, left-handed starter Adalberto Mejia, … …read more From:: SF Giants News By Google News
Editor’s Page: Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesHONOLULUMagazine.comWe at HONOLULU Magazine are fortunate in that our big boss is a Hawai’i exec who believes in local publications and the idea that magazines still strike a chord with readers. At a recent City and Regional Magazine Association conference, we heard that … …read more From:: Honolulu News By Google News
The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con 2015KHON2Explore another world without ever leaving earth! HawaiiCon is coming up and for fans of comics and sci-fi, this is an exciting event. Sam Campos, a local artist and comic book writer, created the mascot used this year for HawaiiCon. It’s the fictional …and more …read more From:: Comic Con … Read more
Arts & Extras: TV Guide profiles actress Jen LilleyRoanoke Times (blog)The profile, titled “Salem Witch,” puts Lilley in rarefied company. “Our PR team told me in the 50 years Days has been airing, only one other actor/actress ever got a feature in the main section of the magazine (Eileen Davidson) so I feel incredibly …and … Read more
New Yorkers Clamor for Pre-fashion Week PiercingsWWDPOKE ME: New York Fashion Week attendees are readying for the event by piling on the armor. According to East Village-based piercing artist and jewelry designer J. Colby Smith, the fashion industry is preparing themselves with piercings. Smith — whose … …read more From:: Fashion Week News By Google … Read more
Death of Justin Bieber lookalike reveals a sadder taleLos Angeles TimesWhat shred of fame Toby Sheldon enjoyed came from a thoroughly modern commitment: to undergo a bevy of plastic surgery procedures so that he could resemble Justin Bieber. On television shows such as “Botched,” “The Doctors” and “My Strange …and more …read more From:: Los … Read more
Here’s how mere mortals can crash Fashion WeekNew York PostWWD reports that the other 280 tickets have already gone to students and faculty at fashion schools like FIT and Parsons, while the 100 additional tickets will go to residents living near the fashion show’s still-TBD location. Givenchy’s Spring/Summer …Givenchy Is Offering Tickets to its First … Read more
CBR TV: Working on “March” Has Changed Artist Nate PowellComic Book ResourcesCBR TV @ SDCC 2015: Working on “March” Has Changed Artist Nate Powell. As a New York Times Bestseller, an Eisner nominee and the first graphic novel to win the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, “March” is a high water mark in comics. Co-written … Read more
Eastenders actress at centre of stillbirth plot meets grieving mum devastated …Mirror.co.ukAt this point Rakhee Thakrar reaches across instinctively and gives Nicole a hug. The actress who plays Shabnam Masood in Eastenders has been listening quietly to her story, and it is the image of emptiness, of the waiting crib, that prompts her to …and … Read more
IndyCar’s TV ratings keep trending upIndianapolis StarIndyCar Series racing from Sonoma, Calif., earned 841,000 viewers on NBCSN Sunday afternoon, up 123 percent from last year (377,000) and up 115 percent from 2013 (391,000). Compared to last year’s finale from Fontana, viewership increased 200 … …read more From:: TV Ratings News From Google News
New England college football: UNH has unfinished businessBoston GlobeRB John Smith , Husson — The Fayetteville, Ga., native piled up 1,480 yards, 13 TDs, and 6.2 yards per carry in a smashing freshman campaign. CB Jaymie Spears , Amherst — Last fall, the 5-9 D-back from Haverhill via St. Mark’s picked off six passes …and … Read more
49ers finalize offensive line; newcomer Devey to start at right guardSacramento BeeSANTA CLARA — Jordan Devey doesn’t have an official name plate above his locker, but he has a starting spot on the 49ers‘ offensive line. Jim Tomsula on Tuesday revealed that Marcus Martin, at center, and Devey, at right guard, would start on the … Read more
Quinnipiac Women’s Soccer Freshman Nadya Gill Named MAAC Women’s Soccer …Quinnipiac BobcatsEDISON, New Jersey – Quinnipiac women’s soccer freshman forward Nadya Gill (Toronto, Ontario) was named the MAAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday, August 31. Gill’s Offensive Player of the …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Week 1 college football odds: The 10 best over and under picksCBSSports.comThe college football season gets underway on Thursday, which also means the return of college football oddsmaking. We’ll have picks against the spread for you all week — and as always check out the great data and projections over on SportsLine — but …and … Read more
Best restaurants for foodies? Chicago has 6 on the listChicago Business JournalWhen it comes to having restaurants appealing to the “foodies” crowd, Chicago has six on a new list of the 100 best in the country. According to the dining reservation site OpenTable, of the “100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America” list, the Windy … Read more