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Day: March 2, 2014
Some snow expected in Whatcom Co., San Juans – KING5.com
KING5.comAreas of Western Washington were expected to be hit with snow over the weekend as cold air moves in from the north. A winter storm warning for the Hood Canal area was dropped Saturday evening but a winter weather advisory remained, with between one …Another weekend, another batch of snow for some partsKOMO News all … Read more
Oscars 2014: Final predictions in all 24 categories – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesYou should have your Oscar pool by now. Twenty-four categories. One hundred and twenty-one choices. And, no, “The Lego Movie” is not among them. (Next year. Next year.) We’ve been here for you for the last six months, starting back in September when …2014 Oscars: The Academy Awards by the NumbersE! OnlineAcademy Awards … Read more
Are You an Academy Awards Fashion Criminal? – Reason (blog)
Are You an Academy Awards Fashion Criminal?Reason (blog)The former German princess is one of the world’s most successful fashion designers and she’s teaming up with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to push a bill that would give designers a three-year monopoly on new creations. The whole point of intellectual … …read more Source: Fashion News By … Read more
Chicago weather: Winter snow causes spinouts in SW suburbs – ABC7Chicago.com
ABC7Chicago.comMarch 2, 2014 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — There were several spinouts overnight Saturday as the latest round of winter weather wreaked havoc on the roads. Dangerous Cold: How to prepare for winter storms, extreme cold | Winter driving tips | Health, safety tips … …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google
Texans should consider Sidney Rice – ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)The Houston Texans don’t have much salary cap room and aren’t expected to be very active in free agency, but a move the team should at least consider is adding recently-released receiver Sidney Rice. It won’t cost much and it would be a steal if Rice … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more
Chris Christie signs order to speed razing of Sandy-damaged homes – The Star-Ledger
Chris Christie signs order to speed razing of Sandy-damaged homesThe Star-LedgerCalling Hurricane Sandy-damaged homes that have not yet been torn down an “ongoing emergency,” Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the process of razing unsafe properties. The order puts the New Jersey Department of … …read more Source: Chris Christie … Read more
Snow storm likely to miss NYC, hit D.C. instead – New York Daily News
New York Daily News… system is coasting toward the Northeast, bringing snow overnight on Sunday through early Monday. Keep your winter jacket handy. Expect one to three inches of snow to dump on your parade — if it’s in New York City, metro New Jersey or Long Island. …read more Source: New York Weather News … Read more
Quarter-inch of ice expected in Nashville overnight – The Tennessean
The TennesseanMiddle Tennessee is under a Winter Storm Warning as forecasters are predicting 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch of ice to accumulate in the Nashville area overnight. An update by the National Weather Service around 3:30 p.m. Sunday indicated that areas west of …Winter Storm Warning Now Posted For Nashville MetroWLAC (blog)Wintry Front Brings … Read more
Miami in hunt for the 2016 Democratic convention – Tampabay.com
Tampabay.comMiami announced on Friday it would pursue the Democratic National Convention in 2016, an event expected to require double the organizing costs of what the region expected to raise to put on the Super Bowl. Organizers are pushing downtown’s …Miami Pursues 2016 Democratic National ConventionCBS LocalMiami Among Cities Interested in Hosting 2016 Democratic National ConventionNBC … Read more
Xavier Henry back from injury – ESPN
ESPNAfter missing more than two months of game action because of a right knee injury, Xavier Henry will make his return when the Los Angeles Lakers go on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. “I’m pain free and feel good,” Henry said …Lakers Recall Xavier HenryLakers.comPortland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles … Read more
Kerry to Visit Kiev to Show Support for Ukraine – New York Times
New York TimesWASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry plans to visit Kiev on Tuesday in a gesture of support for the new Ukrainian government, a senior United States official said on Sunday. The announcement came just hours after Mr. Kerry warned that Russia …Ukraine mobilizes troops after Russia’s ‘declaration of war’CNNPutin cooks up Obama’s … Read more
Health deadline approaches – Houston Chronicle
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Venezuela: Tens of thousands march in anti-government protests – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesCARACAS, Venezuela — Tens of thousands of students and other opponents of the Venezuelan government filled the streets of the capital Sunday, putting a damper on President Nicolas Maduro’s hopes that a mandated holiday might bring a respite to weeks …Venezuelan opposition tries to keep momentumWashington PostVenezuela opposition musters thousands for march despite … Read more
Recap: Houston vs. Atlanta – The San Luis Obispo Tribune
The San Luis Obispo TribuneKissimmee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Ronald Torreyes and Carlos Corporan each drove in two runs as the Houston Astros took a 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in spring training play. Robbie Grossman and L.J. Hoes finished with an RBI apiece for the …Catching up with the Atlanta BravesMacon Telegraph (blog)2014 Spring … Read more
UPDATE 2-For night of awards drama, Oscars take red carpet rain risk – Reuters
Reuters(Updates with latest weather, awards background). By Mary Milliken. LOS ANGELES, March 2 (Reuters) – In true Hollywood fashion, the Academy Awards on Sunday promised a cliffhanger finale to the tight race for best picture Oscar between favorites “12 …Oscars 2014: Five things to watch for at tonight’s showLos Angeles TimesAcademy Awards 2014: Stars get … Read more
For Knicks, Another Ugly Start and Unsightly Loss – New York Times
New York TimesThe Bulls’ D.J. Augustin had a clear path to the basket for 2 of his team-high 23 points. Credit Jeff Haynes/Associated Press. the main story. the main story. the main story Share This Page. Continue …Joakim Noah’s triple-double leads Bulls in 109-90 rout of Carmelo Anthony and …New York Daily NewsJoakim Noah: Joakim … Read more
Martin Brodeur, Ryan Kesler and the Upcoming NHL Trade Deadline – Guardian Liberty Voice
Guardian Liberty VoiceThe National Hockey League (NHL) trade deadline is approaching, and as the date gets closer and closer, rumors become more and more common. Some are just that, rumors that have very little truth to them. But in deadlines of the past, the old saying holds …Devils’ Pete DeBoer feels privileged to coach future … Read more
The Job After Steve Jobs – The Australian
The AustralianSHORTLY after Tim Cook succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple in August 2011, he told a confidant that he got up every morning reminding himself just to do the right thing — and not to think about what Steve would have done. But Jobs’s ghost loomed …‘Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs’ Book … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o celebrates birthday with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsLupita Nyong’o had a birthday celebration for the books. While she won a best supporting actress award at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, the 31-year-old “12 Years A Slave” beauty also enjoyed a star-studded birthday dinner at Hollywood’s …Lupita Nyong’o celebrates 31st birthday with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at pre … Read more
Forget The Academy — ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Wins The Social Media Oscar In A … – Deadline.com
Deadline.comThe Academy’s membership will reveal its Best Picture choice later today, but the social–media universe has already picked its Oscar favorite, and by a wide margin: The Wolf Of Wall Street. Social–media marketing and analytics company RelishMix looked …‘Wolf of Wall Street’ wins social mediaNew York Post all 64 news articles …read more Source: Social … Read more
New details emerge in North Miami absentee-ballot requests case – MiamiHerald.com
New details emerge in North Miami absentee-ballot requests caseMiamiHerald.comNacivre Charles sat behind the wheel of a black 2008 Toyota Tundra in Miami late last year when police pulled him over. It was no routine traffic stop. The cops knew Charles, a 56-year-old political operative known as “Charlie,” was driving with a … …read more Source: … Read more
Apple iOS in the Car heading to Ferrari, Merc and Volvo: Why we think it’s cool – Tech Times
Tech TimesApple’s iOS in the Car feature, which made its debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last year, will finally mark its official launch this week. Apple is expected to announce a partnership with car makers such as Ferrari, Volvo and Mercedes …Apple iOS Boots Up First In-Car Demonstration Driving A Smart FerrariHot HardwareApple … Read more
Separatists blamed for China knife attack; 33 dead – Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Separatists blamed for China knife attack; 33 deadHonolulu Star-AdvertiserPeople light up candles and pray for the victims on a square outside the Kunming Railway Station where more than 10 assailants slashed scores of people with knives the night before in Kunming, in western China’s Yunnan province, Sunday, March 2, 2014. and more …read more Source: … Read more
Atlanta Forward: Education – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Forward: EducationAtlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Public Schools announced that it is reassigning several principals, prompting students at one high school to walk out in protest last week. I write about the new expectations of principals, who now must keep order, parents and teachers happy … …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google
Guest: Russia’s grab for Ukraine, Georgia – The Seattle Times
The Seattle TimesImagine if those same Canadian troops had massed on the outskirts of Seattle just a few years before and were still providing muscle for two other counties that were in rebellion. Imagine all that and you get some sense of why there wasn’t much …Russian troops take over Ukraine’s Crimea regionKING5.com all 11,750 … Read more
DC Declares Snow Emergency, Has 200+ Plows Ready – NBC4 Washington
NBC4 WashingtonThe snow emergency plan is in effect for the District of Columbia beginning at Monday. Cars parked on snow emergency routes anytime after 7 a.m. will be ticked and towed. The District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of … and more …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
Two men stabbed to death inside car in North London may have been fleeing … – Daily Mail
Two men stabbed to death inside car in North London may have been fleeing …Daily MailFriends and relatives have held a vigil at the scene in Leytonstone, east London, where 20-year-old Josiah Manful and 21-year-old Aaron Carriere were murdered in the early hours of Saturday. Residents said they saw a fight break out between a … Read more
Panasonic to debut professional camcorder that handles 4K raw, 120 fps at NAB … – Digital Trends
Digital TrendsIn April, members of the broadcasting industry from all over the world will head into Las Vegas to attend the 2014 NAB show, where they’ll see the latest in professional broadcasting and filmmaking equipment. The majority of equipment exhibited isn’t … …read more Source: NAB Show News From Google
Miami man fined in federal court for building illegal docks and piers – MiamiHerald.com
Miami man fined in federal court for building illegal docks and piersMiamiHerald.comU.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore imposed the sentence on 70-year-old Richard Bunnell, of Coconut Grove, who had previously pleaded guilty to violating the federal Rivers and Harbors Act by building six illegal structures on Miami-area waterways.Miami Man Sentenced For Building Illegal DocksCBS Local … Read more
Woods quits during final round at Honda Classic – Reuters
Reuters(Reuters) – World number one Tiger Woods pulled out of the Honda Classic during Sunday’s final round in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Woods retired after 12 holes at PGA National, where he was five over par for the day and level for the tournament, having …Tiger withdraws from Honda, cites back issueNew York Daily NewsTiger … Read more
Pakistan suspends air strikes after Taliban ceasefire – Hindustan Times
Hindustan TimesPakistan on Sunday announced it was suspending air strikes against the Taliban, a day after they announced a unilateral one-month ceasefire. Air strikes on Taliban positions were launched last month in Waziristan and Khyber regions following militant …Pakistani govt. halts airstrikes against TalibanPress TVPak. to halt air strikes against TalibanThe HinduJI urges govt to … Read more
Obama’s message to Netanyahu on peace with Palestinians: Time is running out – Haaretz
HaaretzIn unusually blunt interview with Jeffrey Goldberg on eve of meeting with prime minister in Washington, U.S. president asks whether Netanyahu is ready to ‘resign himself to permanent occupation of West Bank.’ By Barak Ravid | Mar. 2, 2014 | 9:44 PM | 2 …Decision Time: Obama Presses Israel to Move on Mideast PeaceBusinessweekObama, Netanyahu … Read more
Noah’s Triple-Double Carries Bulls – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportThe New York Knicks enter a torture chamber on Sunday afternoon as they visit the Chicago Bulls. Not only have the Knicks lost 11 of their last 13, they will have to contend with a surging Bulls team that has won eight of the last nine. The depleted …Noah leads Bulls to easy 109-90 … Read more
MQ1 Black Hole Found To Be More Powerful Than Originally Thought – The Almagest
The AlmagestBlack holes, or microquasars, are of particular interest to scientists studying space as a lot can be learned from their behaviour. Recent findings based on the study of a black hole known as MQ1, which exists in a galaxy called M83, have shown that previous …Black Hole MQ1 More Powerful Than ImaginedGuardian Liberty VoiceSuperpowered … Read more