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Pujols’ 35th HR Lifts Angels Over AthleticsCBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim swings and watches the flight of his ball a he hits a two-run homer against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the second inning at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2015 …Oakland … Read more
Officials reviewing police trainer’s social media postsThe TrentonianWhen asked by The Trentonian what her office is looking into if “preliminary indications” found Notta did not violate the social media policy, Galuchie responded, “By ‘preliminary indications,’ I meant that we have not yet found any posts that violate … …read more From:: Social Media News By … Read more
College football FanDuel lineup picks and tips for Week 1SportingNews.comIt’s the first Saturday of the college football season, and while the excitement of marquee matchups like Louisville-Auburn, Texas-Notre Dame, and Wisconsin-Alabama will have fans glued to their televisions all day, those in one-week college fantasy … …read more From:: College Football News By Google News
Marvel Dissolves Creative Committee As Steven Spielberg Predicts End Of …Business 2 CommunityWell, one of the biggest directors behind some of the biggest films has a bold prediction on the future of Marvel and DC superhero films. Spielberg warned that Hollywood was flirting with a “big meltdown” should a few of the ginormous-budgeted …and more … Read more
Locals selected to attend pope’s Mass in Washington DCThe News JournalFor a few lucky Delaware locals, the chance to see Pope Francis come late September just got a lot easier, though they won’t be heading to Philadelphia to do it. The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington was awarded 50 tickets back in late July — 25 … Read more
Hong Kong NGO suspends staff who force-fed and rough-handled mentally disabled …South China Morning Post (subscription)But Kuo Chun-chuen, chief officer of rehabilitation at Hong Kong Council of Social Service, said it was probably not a common occurrence. “I think this is an isolated case and [abuse is] not prevalent among the sector of service providers,” … Read more
Free speech trumps “dignity” in Denver courthouse protestsThe Denver PostJust who does the state think is dispensing justice at the courthouse in downtown Denver? The U.S. Supreme Court? Protests are indeed banned on the plaza outside the U.S. high court in Washington, D.C., by a 1949 law that also outlaws the display of … …read … Read more
Cavaliers officially re-sign guard SmithNBA.com (blog)He also shot .383 from the three-point line and ranked 11th in the NBA in three-pointers made with 163. In his 46 games (45 starts) with the Cavs, the 6-6 guard shot .390 from beyond the arc and averaged 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 …NBA Offseason Report: … Read more
‘Force’ awakens with new ‘Star Wars‘ stuffUSA TODAYThe first real disturbance in the Force? When Star Wars arrived in movie theaters in 1977 and there were no action figures on shelves. Oh, how things have changed since then. Friday brings a plethora of action figures, vehicles and other licensed …New Star Wars toys go on … Read more
Sex-trafficking awareness through a fashion showSioux Falls Argus LeaderTo counteract that, a conference on human trafficking held later this month in Sioux Falls will include a fashion show and give interested models a chance to walk down a safe runway. “Models will not only take part in the fashion show but carry signs … …read … Read more
Sio Moore’s Raiders future up in the air?NFL.comWhen general manager Reggie McKenzie declared in December that the Oakland Raiders‘ foundation had finally been built, it was firmly believed that talented young linebacker Sio Moore was part of that nucleus. An All-Rookie selection in 2013, Moore …and more …read more From:: Oakland Raiders News By Google … Read more
SRSU gets comic conAlpine AvalancheThe Sul Ross State University Library is putting on the Big Bend Comic Con from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, the first of its kind in the area. “The library was looking to do more programming and outreach, not just for the students but also the community,” said … …read more From:: Comic … Read more
Jaguars got better TV ratings for two home preseason games than for road gameFlorida Times-Union (blog)After the ratings took a dip for the second game at the New York Giants, they bounced back for the third game — Friday night’s home game against the Detroit Lions. The Lions’ game got an 18.4 rating (percentage of … Read more
Sideshow Collectibles Is Giving Away GodzillaBleeding Cool NewsFB_Godzilla Are you a fan of Godzilla? Sideshow Collectibles is giving away a Godzilla statue based on the Legendary and Warner Bros film. But you have to act fast as they stop taking entries tomorrow September 3rd at 10 A.M. PST. So click this link … …read more … Read more
Vote: Best Fashion Statement on the Nashville TripVikings.comAs is often the case in the preseason, the players don’t trop out their super high-end clothes, so for this week’s fashion voting piece here on vikings.com, instead of voting on players’ full outfits, we’ll focus on the best accessory that was brought … …read more From:: Fashion … Read more
College Football’s Grid of ShamelessnessWall Street JournalFor the last five years, The Wall Street Journal has published the Grid of Shame, a graphical representation of how well each college–football team performs on the field in relation to the controversy, infamy and misbehavior it forces fans to endure … …read more From:: College Football News By … Read more
Toho Reveals Japanese Godzilla’s Working TitleDread CentralIn case you haven’t heard, Toho’s first Godzilla film in 12 years is finally underway in Japan. According to reports, this monumental motion picture is presently slated to being filming in Tokyo this weekend. And while details were originally few and …Is This The Title For The 2016 Toho … Read more
Fugitive wanted in California captured in Las VegasLas Vegas SunA fugitive wanted by the California Department of Corrections was arrested today in Las Vegas by a U.S. Marshals Service-led task force. A warrant was issued charging David R. Mason, 37, with parole violation stemming from an original charge of a lewd …California sex offender parolee … Read more
Atlanta couple in home invasion: ‘This won’t define us’Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThey don’t know why a teenage gunman shot the father of two in each leg and fired shots at his wife and baby at their northwest Atlanta home. And the Lashes may never know. But there is one thing the couple knows for sure. They … Read more
The Future of the NBA Point Guard Is Already HereBleacher ReportIf you’ve been watching the NBA in recent years, you might think there’s a revolution going on, one that’s totally twisting the traditional definition of what a point guard is and should do. You probably caught at least a glimpse of it if you tuned … Read more
Denver’s Le Central restaurant to close after 34 years of businessThe Denver PostDENVER,CO, AUGUST 28, 2003-Robert Tournier , owner of Le Central poses for a portrait at his restaurant with entries for his essay contest. Over 200 of them flooded into Le Central restaurant. Entries that is to a competition conceived …Le Central restaurant closing? … Read more
Power Failure Snarls Service on Long Island Rail RoadNew York TimesOn Twitter, they complained about platforms packed three deep, with waiting riders and angry crowds moving to New York City’s subway system as the railroad diverted commuters. By midday, the delays, which had peaked at around 90 minutes, dropped to …and more …read more From:: … Read more
College Sports Social Media Bans Could Violate First AmendmentThe Big LeadCollege coaches have reacted in various ways to the challenges of social media and young athletes, where any missteps could lead to bad publicity. At several institutions, that reaction includes banning athletes from participating in social media …Social media bans may violate college athletes’ First … Read more
Driving Zipcar in Houston? How one Houstonian makes it workKTRK-TVIf you drive around Houston, you know owning a car can be expensive: there’s the gas, the maintenance and general upkeep. But there’s a way you can get around without actually owning a vehicle — and drive yourself. Bill Fulton gets around Houston … …read more … Read more
Fox Sports KC sets record for August as Royals’ TV ratings continue to soarKansas City StarThe Royals’ TV ratings surge continues. August was the highest-rated month for Royals broadcasts in Fox Sports Kansas City history. The games on FSKC averaged a 13.3 rating (122,000 households) in the Kansas City market, according to Nielsen Media … … Read more
Raiders sign special-teams standout Lorenzo AlexanderESPN (blog)The Oakland Raiders added former Pro Bowl special-teamer Lorenzo Alexander, bringing him back home. Alexander, 32, was cut by Arizona on Monday. Alexander, entering his ninth NFL season, made the Pro Bowl in 2012. He is also a backup linebacker.Raiders sign free agent linebacker Lorenzo AlexanderSI.com Raiders Sign LB … Read more
Pre-Fashion Week Piercings Are Happening All Over New York Right NowBustleBody piercings are one of the coolest ways to express individuality, and they’re growing even more unique. Nothing expresses personality like fashion, and it turns out the two may be connected. Apparently, pre-Fashion Week piercings are happening all … …read more From:: Fashion Week News … Read more
Playstation 4 Will Support Live Streaming On YouTube GamingPopular ScienceYouTube Gaming launched last week as a platform to view all the pre-produced and live gaming content the internet has to offer. YouTube has long been the dominant home for editing gaming footage, but Amazon-owned Twitch currently dominates the live …Google takes aim at Twitch.tv with … Read more
Serena Williams Beats Kiki Bertens In US Open Battle Of Legs – Video Serena Williams Beats Kiki Bertens In US Open, but for men who love athletic women, it was really a battle of the best legs in tennis! Williams is 33; Bertens is 23, but on the court, Serena was the more athletic player! … Read more
Kiki Bertens Throws Racket During Serena Williams US Open Match – Video Kiki Bertens played gamely against Serena Williams in today’s US Open match. But after a good first set, Bertens could feel her chance to win fading away, lost her cool, throwing her racket. She eventually lost to the World’s Number One Player. via … Read more
Kristen Stewart And Alicia Cargile Secretly Married? ‘Twilight’ Actress Fuels …Fashion & StyleTabloid rumors suggest that Stewart is adamant about keeping her dating life private, noting that the actress decided to bring her “Twilight” costar, Taylor Lautner, to the premiere of “American Ultra” in order to derail speculation regarding her …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Kiki Bertens Throws Racket During Serena Williams US Open Match – Video Kiki Bertens played gamely against Serena Williams in today’s US Open match. But after a good first set, Bertens could feel her chance to win fading away, lost her cool, throwing her racket. She eventually lost to the World’s Number One Player. via … Read more
Serena Williams Beats Kiki Bertens In US Open Battle Of Legs – Video Serena Williams Beats Kiki Bertens In US Open, but for men who love athletic women, it was really a battle of the best legs in tennis! Williams is 33; Bertens is 23, but on the court, Serena was the more athletic player! … Read more
Twitter Is On Sale. There Will Be a Buyer. Period.TheStreet.comWe are left with a gripping, once in a generation technology showdown that may lead to the first trillion dollar company, ever. … When a user clicks the “search” button on GOOGL, she automatically gets (1) appropriate content (tied to the search … …read more From:: … Read more
7 Hip–Hop Biopics We Want to SeeHotNewHipHopIt comes as no surprise that the film industry is now looking in to the history of hip–hop to tell more stories on the silver screen. Although Universal has denied Daz Dillinger’s claims that there will be a sequel of sorts to “Straight Outta Compton … …read more From:: … Read more