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Deep Earth is likely filled with diamonds, scientists theorizeUPI.comThe abundance of diamonds the new research predicts aren’t the kind measured in carats but microns. By Brooks Hays | Nov. 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM. Comments 0 Comments. share with facebook. share with twitter. New research suggests diamonds may be …Diamonds might be more common deep … Read more
Honolulu water board drops out of NextEra Energy-Hawaiian Electric sale casePacific Business News (Honolulu)The Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu has withdrawn as an intervenor taking part in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy Inc.’s proposed $4.3 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Electric Co., according to public documents. …read more From:: … Read more
Strip Construction: Alon Las VegasLas Vegas SunA view of the former New Frontier casino site on Las Vegas Boulevard South in Las Vegas Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Alon Las Vegas, a hotel-casino project led by Australian businessman James Packer and former Wynn Resorts executive Andrew Pascal, … …read more From:: Las Vegas Strip News By … Read more
In final analysis, the best choice as Dodgers manager would be … Dave RobertsLos Angeles Times… Padres opening that went to Andy Green because the Padres reportedly wanted to steer clear of the Bud Black coaching tree, and he was a strong candidate in Seattle before new baseball boss Jerry Dipoto went with former Angels … Read more
‘Move Seattle‘ levy ahead, council results drop on election nightKIRO SeattleThe $930 million dollar Move Seattle levy – the most expensive transportation levy in the city’s history – was ahead in the polls after the first batch of numbers were released Monday night. In the Tuesday night results, 56 percent supported the …and more …read … Read more
Activision’s Candy Crush Deal Proves That Girls Got Game TooBloombergThe combined company will be the second-largest game-maker in the world, behind China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd. It will bring together Activision titles that are played on computers or consoles with those made mostly for mobile devices from King …Activision Blizzard to Acquire King Digital Entertainment for … Read more
Left and Right: The mass shooting news cycleDaily RecordProponents of this solution believe that very strict gun control laws resulting in a completely unarmed civilian populace will prevent mass shootings. Possibly they are right, but this solution will never happen. American civilians are the most heavily … …read more From:: Mass Shootings News By Google … Read more
Fort Worth victims, family testify at SXSW murder trialWFAAErica Hall testified at the trial of SXSW murder suspect Rashad Owens on November 3, 2015. (Photo: KVUE). Hall said she still can’t remember much about that night. “I remember coming from the food truck,” she testified, fighting back tears. “We were …Video of SXSW crash shows … Read more
Los Angeles braces for potential El Nino downpourKABC-TVTo help the swift water team, officials with the Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Works have spent most of the year clearing out debris basins and making sure its 14 dams and 450 miles of storm channels are ready for the downpour an El Nino … …read … Read more
The Hot Seat: California Public Utilities Commission President Michael PickerNeon TommyThe CPUC does have “some” oversight over water utilities, according to Picker, who does believe water companies should be fined for wasting water. He said, though, that is not the problem. He believes the problem is user waste. On the subject of El …CPUC reform … Read more
UWF men, women’s soccer team advance in GSCPensacola News JournalCLEVELAND, Tenn. – Before a crowd of 996 at Lee Soccer Field, the University of West Florida men’s soccer team defeated the No. 3-seeded Flames of Lee University, 3-2. With the win, the Argos move to the Gulf South Conference Semifinal, where they will … …read … Read more
Huge Changes Coming to League of Legends Gaming ClientGameSpotLeague of Legends developer Riot Games recently announced that big changes are coming to the 2016 gaming client. Here’s an excerpt from its post: “The changes we’re making this preseason all work toward making each game of League feel unique.and more …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more
Tyshawn Lee, 9, fatally shot on Chicago’s South Side; $20K reward offered to …WLS-TVPolice investigating the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Tayshawn Lee in a South Side alley believe that the boy was targeted as part of an ongoing gang feud involving his relatives. Police said they believe the child’s father has information about the …9-year-old … Read more
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Trading Link Set to Start by Year-EndWall Street JournalChina is set to launch a trading link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong by year-end, marking authorities’ latest effort to open up the mainland’s financial markets to global investors. Stocks in Hong Kong surged, with Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.China to kick off Shenzhen-Hong … Read more
“Happy” Haynes locked in tight race in Denver school board electionThe Denver PostOne Denver Public Schools board member won her bid for re-election on Tuesday, but incumbent board president Allegra “Happy” Haynes was trailing late in the evening in a close race, with likely a few hours of ballot-counting to go. As of 11:30 p.m … Read more
Marvel Just Made A Weird Change To Squirrel GirlKotaku AustraliaThe series is a cult favourite and Marvel’s powers-that-be have raised main character Doreen Green’s profile by having her be part of the New Avengers. But the recent opportunity for increased exposure is also being accompanied by an apparent change to … …read more From:: Marvel … Read more
Moore: Why Cole Beasley has disappeared from the Cowboys’ offenseDallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley dives for a pass during afternoon practice at training camp on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in Oxnard, Calif. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News). By David Moore Follow @DavidMooreDMN dmoore@dallasnews.Might the Cowboys take a look at Kellen Moore?ESPN … Read more
Buzzfeed Says No To Online Hate At SXSWCambio (blog)Due to threats catapulted by an online gaming harassment movement called Gamergate, SXSW decided to cancel the panels. Due to backlash from panelists and media – including Vox Media and Buzzfeed – SXSW reinstated the panels for a “One Day Online … …read more From:: SXSW News … Read more
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine easily defeats opponent; Arriola and Alemán …Miami HeraldFirst-time candidate Ricky Arriola, son of former Miami City Manager Joe Arriola, won a commission seat. Information technology consultant John Elizabeth Alemán captured 77 more votes than her opponent Mark Samuelian, a private financial investor. …read more From:: Miami News From Google News
Game 4: Mavs vs. RaptorsMavs.comThe Dallas run continued to 9-0 from there as the Mavericks continued to hold the momentum in their grasp behind Williams’ assault. Nowitzki reassumed the scoring soon after that, joining the barrage from behind the three-point line with a triple of …Patience must be a virtue for Chandler Parsons, MavsESPN (blog) … Read more
Houston Voters Reject Broad Anti-Discrimination OrdinanceNew York TimesIf Roger Goodell, the N.F.L. commissioner, “would even suggest that the Super Bowl not be played here because we don’t want men in ladies’ bathrooms, then we need a new commissioner,” Mr. Patrick said. Both sides claimed to speak for the city. The main …and more …read more … Read more
Lightning, Thunder Roll Into San DiegoNBC 7 San DiegoThe storm moved into the coastline south of Solana Beach and down across the county. At about 8:30 p.m., flooding began in Lemon Grove near Federal Boulevar and Mallard Street. According to Heartland Fire officials, vehicles coming off eastbound State … …read more From:: San Diego News … Read more
China, Taiwan and a Meeting After 66 YearsNew York TimesBEIJING — President Xi Jinping of China, and the leader of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, will meet on Saturday in Singapore, the first such meeting since before the Chinese Communist revolution of 1949 and the retreat of the Chinese nationalists across the …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Houston struts its stuff for foreign ambassadorsHouston ChronicleAs part of the U.S. Department of State’s Experience America trip, foreign ambassadors are in Houston through Friday afternoon. This is the 18th trip in a series designed to get ambassadors out of the Capitol and onto the streets of America. Previous … …read more From:: Houston News … Read more
SEMA draws thousands of car industry workers to Las Vegas Convention CenterKLAS-TVThe convention usually draws around 60,000 people to Las Vegas. The event isn’t open to the public, but 8 News NOW has a sneak peak of some of the hot items consumers can expect to see on the market soon. “That’s the whole point … Read more
Stanford And NC State Visit Spieker Aquatics Complex This WeekCal AthleticsBERKELEY – The Cal men’s swimming and diving team hosts its final two home meets in 2015 this week when Stanford visits for the annual Triple Distance Meet and North Carolina State pays a visit for a dual meet to round out the week. … … Read more
San Francisco board approves settlement with NevadaLas Vegas Review-JournalHerrera praised the accord after the Board of Supervisors gave initial approval last month. “I’m pleased we reached an agreement that will assure the well-being of psychiatric patients when they’re transported, and that also offers a model for how … …read more From:: SF Board Of Supervisors … Read more
‘Dynasty’ actress: Nothing can prepare you for Joan CollinsPage SixNew York columnist Michael Musto grilled former “Dynasty” star Pamela Sue Martin on working with Joan Collins during Logo’s “Cocktails & Classics” taping. He asked Martin if working on the 1972 disaster epic “The Poseidon Adventure” as a kid with stars … …read more From:: Actress … Read more
Hassan Whiteside solid but Miami Heat falls to Hawks again 98-92Miami HeraldLed by 26 points and nine assists from speedy point guard Jeff Teague — who didn’t look like he could be guarded by anyone in the building — Atlanta won its seventh in a row against Miami, 98-92, in front of the 249th consecutive … Read more
The Story Of Hip–Hop’s Creation Is Being Re-Examined By Some Of Its Most …Ambrosia For HeadsWriting that the discussions are “a work in progress,” Crazy Legs told a camera, “[We been talking about] how to properly document Hip–Hop, and realizing that in order to properly document Hip–Hop for the future, you have to understand how … Read more
FIFA reform? An oxymoronSoccer AmericaFIFA’s ethics and compliance chief Domenico Scala proposed an eight-point plan of reforms in response of a tidal wave of scandals that hit FIFA and its confederations, but a reform commission Sepp Blatter set up could reject up to 40 percent of the …Fifa reform will be limited, says head of … Read more
‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills‘ Season 6 Trailer: Spoilers Galore Teased By …The InquisitrIf you’re ready to get some inside scoops on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 6 trailer, you’re about to get it. On Twitter, Bravo’s Real Housewives producer, Andy Cohen, teased some tidbits about spoilers galore when the trailer comes out. … Read more
Oregonians believe in power of social media, study sayskgw.comSo many people are logged in, constantly on social media. “I definitely use it every day… maybe like 10-15 hours a day,” said Michel Castillo. While Castillo said he uses social media mostly for networking, he also believes just perusing Facebook can … …read more From:: Social … Read more
Konami Confirms Shuttering Kojima Productions Los Angeles StudioIGNBy Jenna Pitcher UPDATE: Konami confirmed the closure of development studio Konami Los Angeles Studios, previously known as Kojima Productions Los Angeles, in a statement provided to IGN today. “Konami has made the decision to close its Los …Konami Los Angeles Studio to be closed, staff laid offDestructoid … Read more
College basketball: Atlantic 10 previewNCAA.comHalf of the 14 current members have played in a Final Four in their rich basketball history. Last season, three A10 schools earned NCAA tournament bids, including regular season champion Davidson, a first-year member, which earned an at-large bid for … …read more From:: NCAA Basketball News By Google News