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Denver officials pitch tax vote for stock show plan, outline controlThe Denver PostDenver city leaders Tuesday proposed an expected ballot measure to allow $476 million in borrowing, repaid via tourist taxes, for the National Western Center project. They also unveiled new plans to safeguard city control. The city in the next year …Denver launches bid … Read more
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Kyle Richards Is Getting a TV Land Show …E! OnlineKyle Richards knows a thing or two about show business and now The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is taking her knowledge behind the scenes for a new development deal at TV Land, E! News has confirmed. The series, which … Read more
York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging goes to Washington D.C.York Daily Record/Sunday NewsYou may recall reading one of our past articles in which we shared some of the pushback we have received regarding the name of our initiative, Embracing Aging. That’s why when the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) called to invite … Read more
One of the biggest winners of Sepp Blatter’s resignation is women’s soccerBusiness Insider“Not just for the Women’s World Cup, but for soccer in general. You saw euphoria, almost, over the past hour when this news came out. That’s wonderful … As far as the Women’s World Cup, now we can concentrate on what ultimately is … Read more
Your week in Seattle music: Shania Twain, Neutral Milk Hotel and moreThe Seattle TimesAnyone who cared about music and lived in Seattle in the grunge era knew of Marco Collins, the DJ on KNDD who helped start the careers of artists like Pearl Jam, Beck and The Prodigy. This show follows the SIFF premiere at … Read more
Slain Miami-Dade burglar was once an informant in notorious Joe Cool caseMiami HeraldHall has now became an integral part of another slaying case – he was recently shot to death by a homeowner after detectives say he and another man broke into a Southwest Miami-Dade house. His cohort, Garfield Jackson, 25, is expected to be … Read more
Men’s Golf Enjoys Financial SustainabilityCal AthleticsThe threat of sport cuts at California in 2010-11, a time of economic crisis for the nation, the state and the University, was a wakeup call to many members of the Golden Bears community. For those who supported men’s golf, however, it had a very … …read more From:: California … Read more
TV ratings: IndyCar Detroit 2 up, NASCAR Dover downRacerAccording to SportsMediaWatch, the second race of the double-header at Detroit’s Belle Isle earned a 1.0 overnight rating on ABC Sunday afternoon, which was up 43% from last year (0.7). Saturday’s rain-shortened race had a 0.7 overnight on Saturday, … …read more From:: TV Ratings News From … Read more
The Mac Attack: Why the Bills may break playoff droughtazcentral.comThey have the longest active playoff drought in the NFL, but will the Buffalo Bills finally make it to the postseason in 2015 after 15 frustrating seasons? Former Bills running back Thurman Thomas thinks they will. In fact, he guarantees it. “I’m …Ryan TalbotBills Editor-in-ChiefBills Report … Read more
America’s Punk Fashion QueenDaily Beast“It’s like getting—in my old fashion way of thinking—a Good Housekeeping ‘stamp of approval,’” Johnson told The Daily Beast in an interview before Monday night’s event. “And this really give me the seal of approval from the CFDA and the respect from …and more …read more From:: Fashion News By Google … Read more
Robber Hits 2 Westchester Restaurants Within 10 MinutesCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police need the public’s help to identify a robber who struck at two Westchester restaurants within 10 minutes. A man armed with a handgun was reported trying to rob a waitress at an IHOP Restaurant, 8600 S. Sepulveda …Armed Robber Who Hit 2 … Read more
In-state tuition for immigrants called first victory for Dallas‘ Latino Center …Dallas Morning News (blog)A focused defense saved a 14-year-old Texas policy to provide lower tuition for foreign-born students, said Dallas leaders from the new Latino Center for Leadership Development. Now, comes an offense: Center leaders want to boost the number of … …read more … Read more
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: Caterpillar (CAT) Leads The Day Higher, UnitedHealth …TheStreet.comEditor’s Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer.. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) closed down 29.0 points (-0.2 …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Charlie Harper: A real blockbuster for GeorgiaColumbus Ledger-EnquirerPinewood Studios — the British company behind James Bond, Harry Potter and Superman — has opened the first portion of their sprawling new campus on 288 acres in Fayette County, just South of Atlanta’s airport. Local mogul Tyler Perry will be …and more …read more From:: Pinewood Studios … Read more
The 2015 CFDA Award Winners: Who Scored Last Night?Daily Front Row (blog)“I’ve always had big hair and big features so fashion-wise I’ve always tried to stay a little more modest instead of too much. When you are comfortable, it shows.” The grand dame of the evening and president of the CFDA, Diane Von Furstenberg told … Read more
Head of content and business operations, Robert Kyncl says the future for …The GuardianIt’s all mobile, mobile, mobile,” says Robert Kyncl, YouTube’s head of content and business operations. Kyncl is talking over a video call – Google Hangouts, naturally – to a small group of European journalists, including the Guardian, about YouTube’s …YouTube Content Chief … Read more
Google to invest more than $300 million in Lithia Springs data center expansionAtlanta Business Chronicle (blog)In 2010, Atlanta Business Chronicle reported Google was eyeing the Peach State for a development that could include a data center and other operations. Data centers are the backbone of Google services. It is where Google e-mails, search queries and … Read more
“Spotify Sessions” – Joey Badass Live at SXSW 2015 [Official Full Album Stream]ZumicJoey Bada$$ was one of the artists chosen to perform at Spotify’s SXSW showcase this year in Austin, Texas. The Spotify Sessions playlist above features performances from March 20th, 2015. At just 14 minutes, the playlist includes three tracks off his … …read … Read more
Tock restaurant-ticketing system launches, takes reservations for NextChicago TribuneThis begins a slow rollout of the online platform, which Kokonas said he expects to see Chicago restaurants Alinea and Aviary — which he also co-owns — join within two weeks. About 20 other restaurants are scheduled to follow in July, Kokonas said.Nick Kokonas’ Ticketing System Tock … Read more
Atlanta loses Nobel peace summit after months of turmoilAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe long-troubled Atlanta Nobel peace summit is no more as plans for new organizers to host the event have collapsed. The Rotary Club of Atlanta, which was approached in recent months to take over the event following strife with its original organizer … …read more … Read more
Honolulu mayor unveils Sand Island homeless facilityKITV HonoluluHONOLULU —Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell unveiled Tuesday details of his plan for a homeless facility at the Sand Island State Recreation Area. Related. 10 homeless after Waipahu house… No quick decision on overriding mayor… City eyes Hilo Hattie’s …Mayor has high hopes for new proposalHonolulu Star-Advertiser Honolulu mayor … Read more
From China With Love: 3 Easy Cocktail Recipes from Artesian Hong KongForbesSo on days like today—when I catch myself daydreaming about having a fancy nightcap at Langham Hong Kong’s Artesian bar or watching the Symphony of Lights from Hutong, up on One Peking’s 28th floor—I nurse my desires with concoctions by Rajendra … …read more … Read more
‘Citizen: An American Lyric’Back StageCasting “Citizen: An American Lyric,” a play about race in America fusing prose, poetry, music, movement and video images. An ensemble of seven actors enact snapshots, vignettes, remarks, glances, implied judgments, seeming slips of the tongue, on the … …read more From:: Casting Call News From Google News
Dow Jones 30 Forecast June 3, 2015, Technical AnalysisFX EmpireThe Dow Jones 30 initially fell during the course of the session, dipping below the 18,000 level. However, Tuesday so buyers come back into this marketplace and pushed things back above that level and form a nice-looking hammer. This hammer of course …and more …read more … Read more
USA Basketball selects 24 player for U19 training campSportingNews.comUSA Basketball announced its early roster of invitees to the program’s U19 World Championship squad on Tuesday. Twenty-four high school and rising sophomore players made the initial cuts and will be competing for 12 roster spots during training camp, …Edwards, Swanigan competing for USA Basketball rosterwlfi.com Utah … Read more
Summer Preview: Black TV Shows (Or TV Series with Black Leads) Coming to …Indie Wire (blog)Wasn’t there a time when summers weren’t exactly a season that TV networks packed their schedules with new originals series that will keep you at home, instead of out, enjoying the weather, as well as the sights and sounds of … Read more
Sepp Blatter Resigns: Who Should Be FIFA’s Next President?CBS LocalBy Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports. The biggest domino has fallen. In a hasty press conference today FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced that he would be resigning from his position as the head of the organization. This decision comes just three days …FIFA President Sepp Blatter … Read more
South By Southwest Eco (SXSW Eco) Announces Initial Programming Slate for …Triple Pundit (registration) (blog)Austin, Texas – June 2, 2015 – SXSW Eco, a conference that celebrates the power of design, technology and business to drive global change, announces its first round of 2015 programming, including speakers Blaise Bertrand (IDEO), Suzy Amis Cameron …and more … Read more
Qatar and Putin’s FIFA Friend Is DeadDaily BeastLONDON — Soccer’s World Cup plans were cast into chaos Tuesday as Sepp Blatter announced that he would stand down as president of FIFA. At a shock press conference just four days after he was re-elected as the most powerful man in world sports, …Fifa admits Warner paid … Read more
‘Limited Upside’ NBA podcast: This NBA Finals will be competitive, right?SB NationIt’s been a while, but we’re back, baby. We took advantage of this long break to preview what should be a fantastic NBA Finals. SB Nation NBA Genius Paul Flannery (yes, it’s his official title) joins us as we go through many of the … Read more
Byron Maxwell’s Super Bowl guarantee gets mixed reviews from teammatesPress of Atlantic CityMaxwell stuck to the statement he made to theMMQB.com last week in which he guaranteed that the Eagles will reach the Super Bowl this season. “I said it because I believe it,” Maxwell said after Tuesday’s Organized Team Activity workout at the rainy … Read more
LISTEN: Jets’ Antonio Cromartie rips Seattle Seahawks’ Richard ShermanNJ.comAntonio Cromartie can say he’s the best cornerback in the NFL, but he doesn’t “truly feel that way” because he’ll admit Jets teammate Darrelle Revis is the top corner in the game. What about Richard Sherman, the outspoken and talented corner for the …Richard Sherman on his … Read more
The FIFA scandal is a ridiculous movie scriptSB NationSo: This Swiss guy is named Sepp Blatter. He somewhat stereotypically got his start at a watch company, and then turned his sights to running a corrupt sports nonprofit named FIFA that sold a giant soccer tournament that only happens once every four … …read more From:: … Read more
Third man convicted in East Oakland shooting that killed girl, 15SFGateA third man has been convicted of murder in connection with a 2012 shooting in East Oakland that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured the intended target, a 14-year-old boy. Marquise Thompson, 25, was found guilty Monday by an Alameda County Superior … …read more … Read more
In Castro’s Cuba, even hip–hop is state-run.Sun SentinelHip–hop first started filtering into Cuba in the early 1990s, via radio transmissions from Miami. The Cuban government was initially suspicious of hip–hop, calling it “too Americanizing.” The early shows were broken up by authorities who were …and more …read more From:: Hip Hop News From Google News