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WSB AtlantaATLANTA – A robocall aiming to support one of the candidates running for Atlanta’s next mayor is raising eyebrows at what some residents are calling offensive. The call says it comes from “Citizens for Keisha,” and urged listeners to line up behind …In Atlanta, a Thorny Question: Should the Next Mayor Be Black?New York … Read more
South China Morning PostLeading New York designer Jason Wu may have headlined Singapore Fashion Week (SGFW) 2017, but it was a series of catwalk shows featuring what’s known as “modest fashion” that proved to be the talking point of the event. …read more Source:: Fashion Week News By Google News
Barron’sThe S&P 500 advanced 0.3% this week after rising 0.3% to 2587.84 today, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 105.00 points, or 0.4%, this week after ticking up 22.93 points, or 0.1%, to 23,539.19. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9% this week … and more …read more Source:: Dow Jones News By Google News
Call to the PenOn Thursday, the Oakland Athletics decided exercise Jed Lowrie’s option, worth $6 million, for the 2018 season. The 34-year old was one of the few constants in the A’s lineup last year, playing in 151 games. He sported a 4.0 WAR while slashing .277/14 … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By … Read more
KTNV Las VegasAt least 8 major hotel-casinos are currently undergoing renovations and the cost is half a billion dollars. Some of the resorts involved include Monte Carlo, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood and Harrahs. They are hoping the renovations will … and more …read more Source:: Las Vegas Hotels News By Google News
Government Technology“You might say that 90 percent of all the data that the city is managing has a location component,” said Mark Wheeler, Philadelphia’s chief geographic information officer and deputy CIO for Enterprise Data and Architecture, as he took reporters on a … …read more Source:: Philadelphia News By Google News
ESPNDALLAS — Mark Cuban said he believes Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green “owes the NBA an apology” for criticizing the usage of the term “owner” in sports. Green made the statement last week as part of an Instagram post reacting to Houston … and more …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By Google … Read more
NBC 7 San DiegoA brush fire sparked along Interstate 805 in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego Friday evening. The fire began at 5:25 p.m. along southbound Interstate 805, just south of State Route 52, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD). …read more Source:: San Diego News By Google News
City workers strike, others rally outside Mayor Schaaf’s State of the City addressSFGate (blog)The strike set the stage for competing narratives about Oakland—the mayor’s upbeat, resilience-themed State of the City address, which she held in the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, and “The Real State of Oakland,” a rally held on the … and … Read more
New York TimesMany in the progressive wing say that candidates need to appeal to the party base rather than try to win over a diminishing pool of swing voters. Democratic unity will face a fresh test on Tuesday in the governor’s race in Virginia, where Republicans …The Democratic Party needs to get its act togetherWashington … Read more
SFGateThe Giants are expected to hire former A’s pitching coach Curt Young to replace Dave Righetti as pitching coach in San Francisco, according to major-league sources. The Giants have not confirmed the hire, but a deal appears to be done or close. Young … and more …read more Source:: SF Giants News By Google News
KVOA Tucson NewsThe mountainous resort town of Pyeongchang is getting ready for the thousands of tourists expected visit South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Crews are renovating buildings and roads, putting up signs to welcome guests and installing menus in …NASCAR driver unveils ultra-patriotic Winter Olympics paint schemeFor The WinOlympic Fashion: Winning or Not?New … Read more
TMZ.comNovak and Andre were spotted together Friday in Beverly Hills in casual digs with their hands full. What’s interesting though is what Agassi’s carrying — a Square Panda Phonics and reading game for kids. Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, just had their … and more …read more Source:: Beverly Hills News By Google News
Markets InsiderA lot of Apple investors are betting the new iPhone X will trigger a massive consumer buying spree and boost the company’s revenues. But even before the iPhone X hit store shelves on Friday, Apple’s smartphone business was on the upswing. As we can see …Review: iPhone XWIREDiPhone X: Canadians line up at Apple … Read more
CNNEarly last month a shooter opened fire from the window of a room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, killing 58 people and wounding more than 500 others. A nurse, a special education teacher and kindergarten … and more …read more Source:: Las Vegas Strip … Read more
SFGateOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Friday intensified her call for city residents to open their houses to homeless people – even as landlords said there would be serious legal issues with the idea and the mayor herself said she had no immediate plans to … and more …read more Source:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By … Read more
HotNewHipHopThe next get up was Beyonce in Lil Kim’s Today’s Blackwoman Magazine in 2000 with the blue fur and satin dress. The fourth costume was Lil Kim’s iconic nude bodysuit/fur look from the 1999 Source Hip Hop Music Awards red carpet. Finally, Beyonce nailed …Beyonce’s Lil’ Kim Halloween Costume Was Made Up of Five Different … Read more
6 Experiential Event StrategiesSuccessful MeetingsFounded in 1987 in Austin, South by Southwest (SXSW) is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Its combination of high-profile speakers, notworthy bands, and memorable … …read more Source:: SXSW News From Google News
The TimesThe Oscar-nominated actress Ruth Negga has described the impact that her father’s death had on her life. The actress, who was brought up in Limerick, said that his death when he was aged 40 made her more aware of her own mortality. “Someone once told … and more …read more Source:: Actress News By … Read more
Miami HeraldA consultant hired by Miami’s firefighter and police pension fund dropped a bombshell this week, estimating that Miami taxpayers owe more than $200 million in back-benefits to retirees following an invalidation of controversial recession-era austerity … …read more Source:: Miami News From Google News
SFGateLast season, at the suggestion of Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr., then-rookie linebacker Cory James would sometimes open YouTube on his laptop and run a search for the words: “NaVorro Bowman.” “I was pulling up his highlights,” James … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News
Sporting NewsKurt Busch was on a mission Friday. He earned the pole for Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 by setting the record for the fastest speed in the history of the track at 200.915 mph. Chase Elliott, on the other hand, had a little …Kurt Busch wins Texas pole; Chase Elliott … Read more
Hip-Hop WiredHip–Hop has been in existence for over four decades and its rich history is deserving of continual examination and reverence. UK-based art and design studio Dorothy has unveiled its new Hip–Hop Love Blueprint that pays homage to founding fathers DJ … …read more Source:: Hip Hop Music News By Google News
Football Game Recap: Hazen vs. Palestine-WheatleyMaxPrepsBoth Hazen and Palestine-Wheatley will be guarding their home fields in their upcoming games. Hazen will square off against Parkers Chapel this Friday at 7:00 PM. Parkers Chapel will need to watch out since Hazen has posted big point totals in its … …read more Source:: Palestine News – Google … Read more
49ers.comThe San Francisco 49ers have had their share of injuries through eight weeks of the season. Looking ahead to Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Cardinals, seven 49ers have been ruled out of the Week 9 divisional matchup. The 49ers took a huge loss as …49ers top odds vs. remaining opponentsNiners Nation49ers Week 9 Injury Report: … Read more
PC Gamer“We’ve all been trying to work together, really trying to sit down and say ‘How can we make our games a better place?’” Comments. Shares. Blizzard knows that Overwatch, like every other competitive game online, is full of toxic players who make the …BlizzCon 2017: New Overwatch Hero Moira AnnouncedGameSpotOverwatch’s Moira backstory fills a … Read more
Tulsa WorldThat will the common takeaway from Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, but there also is a game within the game: For several players on each sideline, there is the additional pressure of impressing the largest collection of NFL decision-makers ever to … and more …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego State has an opportunity to accomplish something the Aztecs haven’t done in 41 years — go undefeated on the road during the regular season — in Saturday night’s Mountain West game at San Jose State. That 1976 team was 3-0 away from home … …read more Source:: San Diego News … Read more
Seattle TimesA woman uses her smartphone as she and other pedestrians go through a crosswalk in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco last month. A resolution prohibiting pedestrians’ use of cellphones while crossing streets… (CHRISTIE HEMM … …read more Source:: Honolulu News By Google News
CBS ChicagoMobile Weather Lab: Downers GroveCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist visits with a Weather Watcher in the western suburbs. … Firefighter Injured During South Austin BlazeA Chicago firefighter is expected to be OK after a “flashover” incident Friday. and more …read more Source:: Chicago Weather News By Google News
Fort Worth Star TelegramThe sport’s attendance and TV viewership numbers have been in a free fall for almost a decade. The lengthy list of reasons includes the Great Recession, the rise of cord-cutting, the comforts of home-viewing, confusing rule changes and the supposed …NASCAR TV ratings continue positive momentum In MartinsvilleBeyond the Flag all 220 … Read more
Los Angeles TimesThe New York Police Department stepped up the pressure on movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on Friday, saying it had received a “credible” rape allegation from an actress, had corroborated parts of her story and was gathering evidence for an arrest warrant.Police Building Case to Arrest Harvey Weinstein After Sexual Assault ClaimNew York TimesLatest … Read more
PapermagK-Pop and kimchi aside, Seoul, South Korea, is now a hotbed for another cultural movement: fantastic fashion. The city’s kids are well ahead of the curve when it comes to street-style, and the city’s designers are just as adept at giving those kids … …read more Source:: Fashion Week News By Google News
New York TimesJohn Mollo, a largely self-taught historian whose expertise on military uniforms led George Lucas to choose him to design costumes for “Star Wars,” winning Mr. Mollo the first of two Academy Awards, died on Oct. 25 in Froxfield, Wilshire, England. He …Original costumes from the ‘Star Wars‘ films are featured in museum exhibitBradenton … Read more
Chron.comCity planners’ ambitious 20-year vision for downtown Houston includes more of everything that has transformed the sleepy central business district into a more vibrant destination. More apartments, restaurants and shops. More walkable parks and attractions. …read more Source:: Houston News From Google News