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Atosa Ghasripoor Sings @RyanSeacrest Check It Out – Video Atosa Ghasripoor has an amazing voice and should be the focus of a record contract! Ryan Seacrest listen and reach out! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/75ZjC8WKOx8
Matt Kenseth wins at Pocono as Kyle Busch’s streak runs out of gasESPNLONG POND, Pa. — Matt Kenseth stretched his fuel and zipped past the fading leaders in the final thrilling laps Sunday to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway. The 400-mile race came down to fuel and which cars had it … Read more
Giant Chess Set At Art & Soul Festival In Oakland – Video I found this neat giant chess set at Art & Soul Festival In Oakland. Check it out! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/Z8_BUA3AJ54
Major boost in Windows 10 use three days after debut, Microsoft saysUPI.comComputers are displayed on a table with a sign advertising the new Microsoft Windows 10 behind them at a retail store in New York City on July 29, 2015. Photo: John Angelillo/UPI. | License Photo. SEATTLE, Aug. 2 (UPI) — Microsoft has reported a … Read more
Who’s to blame for the Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff struggles?Yahoo SportsNFL media’s Heath Evans and Jamie Dukes discuss the Cincinnati Bengals’ poor performance in the playoffs in recent years and what they can do to improve in the upcoming season. Lewis: ‘We have good players that need to play great and that’s …and more …read more … Read more
Brown vs. Houston family feud is just beginning, Bobby’s sister vowsFox NewsBobby Brown’s sister vowed the family feud was “far from over” between their family and the late Whitney Houston’s kin during the memorial service for her niece, Bobbi Kristina Brown. A frustrated Leolah Brown walked out of the St. James United …Bobby Brown, Cissy … Read more
Seattle Continues to Keep Core Together Locking Up WagnerNew York TimesRENTON, Wash. — Bobby Wagner was patient to a point. The All-Pro middle linebacker was willing to sit back and let the Seattle Seahawks finish up their contract negotiations with Russell Wilson. But once Wilson’s payday was taken care of, Wagner …Bobby Wagner latest Seahawks’ … Read more
Giant Chess Set At Oakland Art & Soul Festival – Video The City of Oakland set up this giant chess set on the Frank Ogawa Plaza lawn for the Art & Soul Festival. Each chess piece is lighter in weight than they look and such that even small kids can move them. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/1wVeDmYeKF8
Social media shows Chicago’s Lollapalooza briefly evacuatedWashington PostAugust 2, 2015 5:05 PM EDT – Organizers sent festival goers in search of shelter due to reports of severe weather on Sunday. Attendees posted videos of the brief exodus to Instagram. The festival resumed around 4:00 p.m. CDT. (Sarah Parnass / The …Lollapalooza Briefly Evacuated Due to … Read more
Atosa Ghasripoor Sings @RyanSeacrest Check It Out – Video Atosa Ghasripoor has an amazing voice and should be the focus of a record contract! Ryan Seacrest listen and reach out! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/75ZjC8WKOx8
Chicago Weather: Severe thunderstorms move through area Sunday afternoon …WLS-TVAfter a weekend of beautiful summer weather, severe storms rapidly moved through the Chicago area Sunday afternoon, producing large hail, high winds and leaving a bit of destruction in its path. Red Line service has been temporarily suspended between … …read more From:: Chicago Weather News … Read more
‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ tops weekend with $56 millionLos Angeles Times“Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” headed into the weekend with expectations of a $40-million opening in the U.S. and Canada, but Paramount Pictures on Sunday reported that its Tom Cruise film actually brought in an estimated $56 million. The film …‘Mission: Impossible — Rogue … Read more
Marvel Comics Wants Diversity, But Not in Terms of Hercules and His BisexualityThe Mary SueDiversity is a reality, but we know that’s not the case for much of our fave pieces of media, including comics. So that’s why it’s easy to get super psyched when someone like Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso says there’s more … Read more
‘Descendants,’ Other Disney TV Films Steal The Show, RatingsNewsyMade-for-TV movies aren’t chump change anymore. Disney Channel’s “Descendants” has the power to conquer the ratings of “High School Musical.” August 2, 2015 by Lexie Hammesfahr. If you’re under 30, you likely grew up watching one — if not every …Ratings: Descendants Makes a Bigger Splash Than … Read more
Natasha Parry: Actress hailed for her grace and control who forged a solo …The IndependentThe statuesque beauty of the actress Natasha Parry was the perfect vehicle for the grace and control she brought to a wealth of stage triumphs, in an unpredictable career that was never a straight line, but rather was wondrously interwoven with … Read more
Seahawks Trade Undisclosed 2016 NFL Draft Pick To Detroit Lions For Cornerback …Seahawks.comOn Sunday, the Seahawks made a move to add depth to their secondary, trading an undisclosed 2016 NFL Draft pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for cornerback Mohammed Seisay, a second-year pro who went undrafted out of the University of Nebraska.Seattle acquires … Read more
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Los Angeles LakersYahoo Sports (blog)You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of …and more …read more … Read more
Von Miller released from NFL’s drug programThe Denver Post… solidifying his rank as one of the game’s top pass-rushers. The Broncos picked up his fifth-year, $9.754 million option for this season. But with Demaryius Thomas signed to a long-term deal, Miller is the next elite contract to come on the books …and more …read more … Read more
Golden State Warriors: Jason Thompson Brings Grit, DepthBlue Man HoopOn Friday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors shipped Wallace to Philadelphia along with cash considerations for power forward Jason Thompson. The acquisition of Thompson makes the team deeper than it already was. Thompson will be fighting for …and more …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News … Read more
Back to school: Last-minute remindersWTVMMORE: Back to school. In less than 24 hours, Madison County High School and the rest of the Madison County school system campuses will be filled with students. Schools in Fayetteville, TN also begin Monday, with the rest of the Tennessee Valley …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By … Read more
Special Olympics World Games Bids Farewell To Los AngelesCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — After more than a week of weightlifting, horseback riding, swimming, soccer matches and dozens of other competitions, 6,500 athletes from 165 countries braced themselves Sunday for perhaps the most emotional Special Olympics …The Special Olympics World Games conclude today in Los Angeles.Santa … Read more
Witnessing history at first ever NBA Africa GameDenver StiffsSince 2003, the NBA has been hosting Basketball Without Borders camps here in Johannesburg (save for a one year detour to Dakar, Senegal) for thousands of boys and girls from across the African continent. In 2011, as a guest of then-Denver Nuggets GM …Morning Shootaround — August … Read more
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Giant Chess Set At Oakland Art & Soul Festival – Video The City of Oakland set up this giant chess set on the Frank Ogawa Plaza lawn for the Art & Soul Festival. Each chess piece is lighter in weight than they look and such that even small kids can move them. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/1wVeDmYeKF8
Lollapalooza reopens after severe thunderstorm warning prompts evacuationChicago Sun-TimesTwo men were killed and at least 23 other people have been injured in shootings across Chicago since Friday night. Most recently, a man was found shot to death in a West Pullman alley on the Far South Side early Sunday. The 20-year-old was discovered …Chicago’s Lollapalooza … Read more
Casino owner’s life interlaced with Las VegasLas Vegas Review-JournalAt age 12, Mark Brandenburg mopped the basement floors at Las Vegas‘ first casino: the Golden Gate at 1 Fremont St. Nearly 50 years later, he has his own office in the building as its president and shareholder. “When you ask about my history with the … … Read more
5 observations from Sunday’s Bears practiceChicago TribuneWhen new offensive coordinator Adam Gase spoke to Chicago reporters on May 8, he said he would develop the new offense as he evaluated what quarterback Jay Cutler’s strengths are and what the entire offensive unit does well. That process played out …and more …read more From:: Chicago News … Read more
Iranian president says he’s always supported social mediaMashableIranian President Hassan Rouhani praised young Iranians for using social media to support the Iran Deal during a televised speech on Sunday. His speech extolled the benefits of the deal, which will lift international sanctions against Iran in exchange …and more …read more From:: Social Media News By … Read more
Greenwich’s fashion show gets approval for 9/10Greenwich TimeLast year’s “Fashion on the Avenue” event on Greenwich Avenue took place Sept. 5. Dozens of models of all ages took to the outdoor red carpet to put on a runway show featuring top fashions from local retailers and designers. Photo: Bob Luckey / File Photo.and more …read … Read more
San Francisco 49ers training camp: Jim Tomsula era beginsNFL.comThe road to success in the NFL begins each year with the hard work and wide-open possibilities of training camp. As teams around the league gear up for the 2015 campaign, NFL Media reporters will be checking in from all 32 camps around the league.San Francisco 49ers: … Read more
BART, ACTransit, SamTrans Make Oakland – SF Bus Bridge – Video To cope with the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge Shut Down, BART, ACTransit, and SamTrans have teamed up to make a “bus bridge” from Oakland to San Francisco and back. Here’s a look. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/S2WozyIGQH0
Art & Soul Festival Oakland Pretty Cool Time Downtown – Video The Art & Soul Festival Oakland Pretty Cool time in Oakland. Lots of good food and fun too, especially for kids. Right at Oakland City Hall! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/zs5WTkA_eo8
Boston Comic Con 2015: ‘Elvira’ actress Cassandra Peterson talks past, future …MassLive.comPeterson told story after story at Boston Comic Con 2015, captivating a big and diverse crowd at the Seaport World Trade Center. She regaled the audience with tales of working with Paul Reubens in the world-famous improv troupe The Groundlings (and … …read more … Read more
Marvel Rumors: Luke Cage Villain To Be Cornell CottonmouthNetflix LifeAs if the Marvel rumors flying around about Marvel’s Daredevil and Jessica Jones weren’t enough, Heroic Hollywood reported that he’s hearing Cornell Cottonmouth will be one of the main villains in what’s to be the third Marvel–Netflix show, Luke Cage.Marvel’s Netflix ‘Luke Cage’ Will Fight Cornell … Read more
5 players from Penn State, Pitt make Sports Illustrated college football …PennLive.comHe went on to shatter multiple NFL passing records. No. 33 — Tony Dorsett, RB, Pitt: Panthers’ great rushed for 6,082 yards in his college career, before shuffling off to the Dallas Cowboys. No. 42 — Marshall Goldberg, RB, Pitt: An old-school … …read … Read more