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Madame Tussaud’s Letters To Laverne Cox – Video Laverne Cox of “Orange Is The New Black” has the first transgender wax figure ever and at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in San Francisco. In her honor, patrons at SF Pride were invited to write “Letters To Laverne.” via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/PxGYZcP3rHI
Beth And I Get On Drink Bus For SF Pride Parade – Video Beth Schnitzer, my long time friend, and who’s company Spritz Marketing handled press outreach for SF Pride weekend, coaxed me into boarding this bar-equipped RV. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/68tiLQpJNdU
Topps Star Wars At SDCCTheForce.netTopps wanted to share all of their upcoming information regarding their Topps Star Wars presence at SDCC. We are in the Lucas Pavilion – Booth 2913-J. We have exclusive merch, a giveaway, and demos of 2 products. Exclusive Merch: We will have 10 sets … …read more From:: Comic Con SDCC … Read more
Kiev in violation of heavy weaponry clause in E. Ukraine – OSCERTThe OSCE has warned that a growing presence of heavy weaponry on the government controlled side of Donbass territory has put Ukrainian security forces in violation of the terms of the demarcation line, according to OSCE Deputy Chief Monitor Alexander …and more …read more … Read more
Houston Astros score four in 10th inning off of rookie Noe Ramirez, Boston Red …MassLive.comBOSTON — When Carlos Correa homered in the top of the eighth inning to give the Houston Astros an 8-7 lead over the Boston Red Sox, it looked as if it could have sealed the game. But even though the Red … Read more
Ukraine crisis: Rally in Kiev urges war on eastern rebelsBBC NewsAbout 1,000 Ukrainian pro-government fighters and far-right supporters have marched through the centre of the capital, Kiev. Many burned tyres and wore balaclavas; some carried white supremacist flags. They called on the government to end the Minsk …Russia says Kiev’s refusal to negotiate with rebels … Read more
Kole Calhoun drives in 4 runs as Los Angeles Angels beat Texas RangersFOXSports.comKole Calhoun drove in four runs with a pair of early doubles, and the Los Angeles Angels won 8-2 in their first game against Texas since trading Josh Hamilton back to the Rangers. Hamilton, who insisted beforehand he had no extra emotions facing … Read more
7-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting in Clevelandfox8.comCLEVELAND– Police say a seven-year-old boy was injured during a drive-by shooting just before 9 p.m. Friday on East 92nd. The child was shot in the hand. The boy, who was in front of his home, was a half-block away from where the shots were fired.Boy, 7, wounded … Read more
NBA free-agent trackerESPNFree-agency season is in full swing in the NBA. Here’s the latest look at the deals going down this summer, with plenty of updates to come in what promises to be a busy offseason. Player movement | Free agents list | Elhassan: FA Big Board Insider …NBA Free Agency Tracker: The latest offseason … Read more
Maya Moore leads Lynx in home rout over SeattleMinneapolis Star TribuneMaya Moore leads Lynx in home rout over Seattle. The forward had 23 points and 11 rebounds, both game highs, in win over Seattle. By Josh Hyber Star Tribune. July 3, 2015 — 11:53pm. Gallery Grid. Prev 1/11 Next. Lynx Lindsay Whalen blocked the shot … Read more
T-Mobile CEO Hints Of Something ‘Great’ And ‘Fantastic’ Next WeekTech TimesT-Mobile’s CEO John Legere revealed during a live stream on Periscope that the network operator was “coming out with something great next week.” (Photo : Mike Mozart | Flickr). T-Mobile has a major surprise up its sleeve for consumers. How do we know?Sprint CEO to … Read more
Daily Planet: Canada’s World Cup gets rave reviews despite FIFA scandalCalgary SunVANCOUVER – Sepp Blatter wasn’t there to provide praise like he did with the FIFA U-19 World Cup in Edmonton in 2002. “What they have realized here is extraordinary in the 27 years I’ve witness FIFA events. It goes under the skin. It gives … Read more
State Sen. wants Honolulu Police to follow Federal age restrictions for officersHawaii News NowA police officer’s job is dangerous and can often require split-second decisions. It’s why State Senator Will Espero wants county police departments to implement a mandatory retirement age. Espero sent an email to Honolulu Police leaders Thursday … …read more From:: Honolulu … Read more
Yelm tavern’s patriotic banner causes social–media flapThe Seattle TimesYelm tavern’s patriotic banner causes social–media flap. Originally published July 3, 2015 at 8:01 pm. White Horse Tavern owner Kyle Phillips was told his Fourth of July banner was out of compliance with the city’s sign code. The city later admitted it … …read more From:: Social … Read more
Cherry Creek Arts Fest in Denver begins 25th year under sunny skiesThe Denver Post“I think this is a grand tradition of Denver.” Part of the festival’s mission is to provide educational outreach in Colorado, Brickell said, and a piece of the effort was on display at the Janus Student Art Buying Showcase. Janus, one of … Read more
Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer imitates teammates’ batting stances …cleveland.comPITTSBURGH — Trevor Bauer, Mike Aviles, Jason Kipnis and Ryan Raburn drew a nine-pitch walk in the top of the seventh inning on Friday. Well, only Bauer received the free pass, but he impersonated three of his teammates during the lengthy battle with …Pirates lose to … Read more
Five to watch at Orlando Summer LeagueESPNORLANDO — With free-agency frenzy in full swing, the league now shifts some of its focus to the NBA draft picks and young roster hopefuls preparing in summer leagues to battle for roles next season. That action starts Saturday morning from the Orlando …and more …read more From:: NBA … Read more
Forget Wires: Facebook Wants To Beam Data Using Lasers, Drones, And SatellitesTech TimesFacebook chief Mark Zuckerberg unveils a new laser communications system that can deliver faster Internet speeds to other parts of the world. (Photo : Mark Zuckerberg | Facebook). There’s a new snipping problem that is starting to plague an Internet …Facebook to deliver … Read more
Facebook, YouTube pages shame some of Maine’s worst driversBangor Daily NewsThere are two lanes — one obviously a left-turn-only lane and the other a lane for vehicles going straight through the intersection. And inevitably, somebody from the left lane drives straight and cuts you off as you try to pass through the intersection. …read more … Read more
Phillies’ losing streak reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Atlanta BravesNJ.comATLANTA (AP) — Juan Uribe hit a tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning, Julio Teheran delivered another strong home start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Friday night. Uribe pulled Adam Morgan’s first pitch in the …Atlanta Braves top Phillies thanks … Read more
RARE Design creates new identity for Atlanta HawksHattiesburg AmericanRodney Richardson and the staff at RARE Design have once again put Hattiesburg on the national sports map. Last week, the company revealed a new identity for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks , featuring a new primary logo, secondary logo, uniforms and color … …read more From:: Atlanta … Read more
Flight For Life helicopter crashes in Frisco, pilot killed, 2 others injuredThe Denver PostHe and his son, Ryan Mahany, were profiled in The Denver Post in 2009. The younger Mahany was was a decorated Army pilot who flew missions in Afghanistan. In that interview, Patrick Mahany said the medical staff aboard were the heroes in … Read more
Donald Trump weighs in on San Francisco Pier 14 killingSan Jose Mercury NewsDonald Trump, who declared during his presidential campaign announcement that Mexican immigrants were rapists and killers, took to Twitter on Friday to use San Francisco’s fatal shooting at Pier 14 to once again slam illegal immigration and call for …and more …read more … Read more
Golden State Warriors‘ Steph Curry sinks amazing half-court shotabc7news.comThe Warriors point guard recently sank a half-court shot while riding a phunkee duck – basically a scooter powered like a Segway with no handle. If anyone can make that kind of coordination look easy, it’s Curry. Click here for full coverage on the …Stephen Curry hit … Read more
New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez settle their $6 million bonus dispute over …FOXSports.com660 on May 1, New York said it had the discretion not to make the payment and declined to do so, saying his marketing rights did not have any worth. MLB and the players’ association stopped the clock on the time to … Read more
It may not be the Super Bowl, but women’s World Cup final will have its share …INFORUMVANCOUVER, B. C.—The women’s World Cup final between the United States and Japan on Sunday may not rival the Super Bowl, but soccer fans, wild with excitement, will be at viewing parties in bars, museums and homes across America. … Read more
New fireworks planned for Seattle’s Fourth of July fireworks showKIRO SeattleSeveral new types of fireworks will be used in Seattle’s Fourth of July fireworks show that have not been displayed in Seattle before. Bob Gobet, the founder of Western Display Fireworks, showed KIRO 7 the 9,000 pounds of fireworks being prepared on a … …read … Read more
Man arrested after alleged animal abuse photo circulates on social mediaABC30.comMan arrested after alleged animal abuse photo circulates on social media. Man arrested after alleged animal abuse photo circulates on social media. The case has a couple of law enforcement agencies at odds and a dog owner caught in the middle. Embed.and more …read more … Read more
Actress Han Kyung Sun passes awayallkpopAs previously reported, the actress suddenly fell unconscious on June 30 after having a meal together with the staff following the filming of her MBC daily drama. She was rushed to the hospital, and she regained consciousness for a short time on July 1 … …read more From:: Actress News … Read more
Comic Con Exclusive From Funimation Include Dragon Ball Z and Attack on TitanComicbook.comFunimation has released a full listing of their exclusive offerings for Comic Con International: San Diego next week, including Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan goodies. Offered at Anime Expo, details on its line-up of exclusive merchandise include a …FUNimation Entertainment Announces … Read more
1 killed, 2 wounded in shootingsChicago TribuneAnthony Jones from the anti-violence group “7-11 H.I.T.” talks about how he and three other workers are walking through the Englewood neighborhood July 3, 2015, to spread the message of stopping the violence. (Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune).4 dead, 5 wounded in holiday weekend shootings since Thursday eveningChicago Sun-Times 12 … Read more
A look at San Francisco’s status as a sanctuary citySan Jose Mercury NewsWhat does it mean to be a sanctuary city? According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform, sanctuary cities have policies in place to “bar any local official, including law enforcement officials, from asking people about their immigration …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Safe ride options for Fourth of Julyfox5sandiego.comSAN DIEGO – After the Big Bay Boom Saturday night, San Diegans have a number of options for a safe ride home. MTS is running an extended schedule for all three trolley lines until one hour after the fireworks end. Ocean Beach resident Rachel Leist said … …read more … Read more
Grateful Dead fans on band’s final shows: ‘It’s meaningful’Chicago TribuneJulia Postel became a Grateful Dead fan 30 years ago when she agreed to go to a concert on the wish of a dying friend. More than 500 shows later, Postel came to Soldier Field to say goodbye to the Grateful Dead in what has been … Read more
Every Video Game Buzzword, In One New Game AnnouncementKotaku AustraliaEuroRPG developer Piranha Bytes announced its new game, to be published by Nordic Games, in utterly unremarkable fashion: via press release, with no meaningful details or a trailer or even actual game art. Just the image above, posted on Facebook, and …and more …read more From:: … Read more