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East Oakland: 7 residents displaced after fireContra Costa TimesOakland firefighters survey damage at the scene after knocking down a house fire on 73rd Avenue near Bancroft Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area Newsgroup). OAKLAND — A fire damaged an East Oakland home …and more …read more From:: East Oakland … Read more
Nextera Energy to buy Hawaiian Electric for $4.3BHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe companies said Hawaiian Electric Co. will keep its name and continue to be based in Honolulu. There will be “no involuntary workforce reductions at Hawaiian Electric Co. for at least two years after transaction closes,” the companies said in a news …Hawaiian Electric Industries to merge … Read more
Study finds obstacles with social media dataSan Jose Mercury NewsPITTSBURGH — Seas of social media posts uncovering the opinions, habits and purchases of billions of people would seem to be a fantasy come true for data researchers, social scientists and businesses. However, finding valuable insights through so …Social media not the best basis for human … Read more
Will Chicago’s minimum wage increase do more harm than good?Chicago TribuneWelcome to the club, Chicago! Your city aldermen have chosen to join voters in Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, as well as the elected leaders in my hometown of Seattle, in making 2014 the year of the minimum wage. There are probably …Madigan Ends … Read more
Chicago Cubs’ Quiet Offseason Is No Reason to Doubt Their Grand PlanBleacher ReportOne can understand the panic amongst Chicago Cubs fans. After all, going more than a century without winning it all can severely test peoples’ patience. Just not the Cubs front office. Cubs President Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer made …and more … Read more
DC: Damp, Dismal Weather Forecast Most Days Into WeekendAccuWeather.comSunny days will be hard to come by in Washington, D.C., with several rounds of rain and drizzle in the forecast. Thursday may be the only day through the weekend where sunglasses are needed. Those heading to the National Christmas Tree Lighting …and more …read more From:: … Read more
One Comic Depicts the Greatest Moment Hip–Hop Has Ever KnownMicAt first, Russell Simmons refused to believe that the man responsible for creating his favorite hip–hop record of 1984 was white. But when he met Rick Rubin, a young, gifted beat-maker from Long Island, he set in motion the most important moment in hip … …read … Read more
Public Safety Committee hears protest reports, advances bullhook ban to councilSFGate (blog)All council members on the committee were present: Lynette Gibson McElhaney of District 3, Dan Kalb of District 1, Chairperson Noel Gallo of District 5 and Mayor-Elect Libby Schaaf of District 4. Whent’s report provided information from the Oakland …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Krispy Kreme’s first new Houston location has an opening dateHouston Business JournalGuillermo Perales, CEO of Dallas-based Sun Holdings LLC, struck a deal with Krispy Kreme to open the Houston stores due to his success in the Dallas market. Sun Holdings is a subsidiary of Dulce Restaurants LLC, which operates three Krispy Kreme …Krispy Kreme opening … Read more
Suspected Beverly Hills Bank Robber HospitalizedCBS LocalBEVERLY HILLS (CBSLA.com) — A suspected bank robber wounded by police in the lobby of a Rodeo Drive hotel was hospitalized Wednesday in stable condition, while his alleged accomplice awaited arraignment. Joseph Raouf, 25, of Los Angeles, who …Burglary suspects arrested in Beverly Hills after sledgehammering Gucci door …Westside … Read more
Hip–Hop Reacts To Grand Jury Decision In Eric Garner CaseHotNewHipHopWith another non-indictment of a police officer accused of killing an unarmed black man coming in today, rappers take to Twitter to air out their feelings on the verdict. Following the recent decision of a grand jury in Ferguson not to indict police …No Indictment in … Read more
Melissa McCarthy’s New Clothing Line Is Doing What All Other Fashion Brands …MicCelebrity fashion lines are a dime a dozen — everyone from Kanye West to Jessica Simpson have thrown their hats in the ring. But Melissa McCarthy’s recent announcement of her own line, based on a lifelong love for clothes and a bona fide … Read more
FIFA willing to talk about artificial turf but on its termsTSNHampton Dellinger, the lead lawyer for the women, jumped on Valcke’s “open dialogue” comment and invited the FIFA executive to participate in a conference call around the draft with American Abby Wambach, Germany’s Nadine Angerer, Spain’s Veronica …Del Bosque helps Madrid kick off Live Your … Read more
Gunner Kicks Off Samsung Gear VR GamingTom’s GuideEvery gaming platform needs a launch title, and for Samsung’s upcoming Gear VR headset, that title will be Gunner. From developer nDreams, Gunner casts players as participants in a virtual-reality space war, where aiming and firing is as simple as …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more
No leads in search for missing Denver man9NEWS.comDENVER – The Denver Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 48-year-old man who hasn’t been seen since Tuesday. John Todd was last seen in the 4800 block of 31st Avenue wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt and black shoes.Denver Police searching for 48-year-old … Read more
WVU SOCCER: Women’s coach, three players earn all-regionCharleston Daily MailMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and three players from the West Virginia University women’s soccer team earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire All-Region honors, as announced by the …WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM EARNS NATIONAL SCHOLAR AWARD FOR 6TH …Radford University AthleticsWomen’s Soccer Earns … Read more
College Football Week 15: Picking the Top 25 Games Against the SpreadBleacher ReportIt all comes down to this. The last week of the first year of the College Football Playoff is upon us, and when it’s done we’ll have our first-ever four-team bracket. According to the handicappers, though, this weekend is not brimming with intrigue. … Read more
Best Mac for gamingMacworld UKPlaying the latest video games places heavy demands on a computer, both in terms of graphics and processor performance. To ensure you have the best platform for your digital adventures you’ll need a machine that has a powerful graphics processing unit …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By Google News
Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index Smash Record Closing And …International Business TimesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index hit intraday and closing record highs on Wednesday, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, which showed the U.S. economy is continuing to expand at a “modest-to-moderate” pace.How the Dow Jones industrial average … Read more
Houston police officer accused of tipping off wreckers for car repairsKHOUHOUSTON – A veteran Houston police officer who was looking forward to retirement soon finds himself on the other side of the law. Senior officer Charles Russell, 59, has been relieved of duty and charged with bribery and misuse of official information. …read more From:: … Read more
Oakland A’s, Cleveland Indians talking tradeSan Jose Mercury NewsAfter getting a cortisone in the final weeks of the season, he responded well, including hitting two homers and driving in five runs in the first five innings of Oakland’s wild card game against Kansas City Sept. 30. The homers helped to build a 7-3 …Cleveland Indians, … Read more
Broadcast TV Ratings Slip Again; Nielsen Eyes Live StreamingInvestor’s Business DailyThe drop-off in TV viewership among young Americans is snowballing, says Nielsen, which recently called for new ratings measures that would capture viewing on digital streaming devices. Nielsen on Wednesday said viewership on ad-supported live TV fell …and more …read more From:: TV Ratings News … Read more
Post-Game Quotes: Cal vs Sac StateCal Athletics“I’m glad you want these two (Reshanda Gray and Brittany Boyd) up here. Their stats were “okay”. Thanks so much for coming, I know it’s an early game. I think it’s really cool for (California) women’s basketball to engage the community. I was telling …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Bears Motivated for Georgia InvitationalCal AthleticsFor its final competition of the fall semester, California travels back across the country for the Georgia Fall Invitational Friday through Sunday in Athens, Ga., setting up a challenging three days against swimmers from five other top-20 programs. Cal … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News
Video: San Francisco cook defrosts meat on sidewalkNew York Daily NewsA San Francisco cook has a rare technique for defrosting meat–slamming it on the sidewalk. Cellphone video captured a Lucky River Restaurant employee pounding frozen beef on the pavement Nov. 21, forcing a health inspection. “Maybe it’s what makes …Video shows SF restaurant worker “tenderizing” … Read more
San Francisco: Beneficial Rain to Continue Into FridayAccuWeather.comAfter a storm system brought much-needed rain to the Bay Area on Tuesday, showers are likely to continue for the next several days. Plenty of moisture will continue to stream into the San Francisco Bay area into Wednesday with more drenching rain in …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Celebrity chefs’ restaurants ‘among most overpriced and worst food’Telegraph.co.uk“Ratings at all these restaurants softened this year,” Mr Harden said, adding that Mr Dabbous and Mr Waring “also notched up nothing-to-write-home-about performances at their spin-off ventures, Barnyard and The Gilbert Scott.” The Harden guide has … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By Google News
Multistate coalition sues over immigration orderLas Vegas SunTexas Attorney General and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott speaks against President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration at the Price Daniel Building in Austin, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Abbott is again vowing to sue the Obama administration for …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By … Read more
On the couch with vlogger Cory Williams, Dec. 3KTVA CBS 11 News AlaskaThis week with vlogger Cory Williams a.k.a. DudeLikeHELLA, Megan and Lori brought up the beard question, after his girlfriend said, “You need a beard, babe.” Daybreak asked the public to weigh in with the poll: “Should Cory grow a beard?”. …read more From:: … Read more
Teachers seek 10.25 percent raiseU-T San DiegoHundreds of educators rallied at the San Diego school board meeting Tuesday to advocate for lower class sizes, higher salaries, more nurses and counselors and to protect teacher preparation time. The show of support for teachers’ union positions came …San Diego teachers call for smaller class sizes, raised salariesCBS … Read more
Attorney General Eric Holder coming to Cleveland tomorrowcleveland.comWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will meet in Cleveland Thursday with local law enforcement, government officials and leaders from the community, as well as students and religious leaders. A list of attendees will be released in …Attorney General Eric Holder coming to Northeast Ohio: Is … Read more
Perry Stepping Up His Presidential GameMyHighPlainsPerry downplayed the significance of his activities when asked about them at a press conference Wednesday. “I talk to people on a fairly regular basis, as I have for the last 22 to 24 months,” … Ron Ramsey, Pittsburgh Steelers co-owner Larry Paul …and more …read more From:: Game Developers … Read more
United Airlines to end nonstop service between Cleveland and other US citiesfox8.comMary Clark, Media Relations spokesperson for United Airlines, made a statement to Fox 8 about the changes to be made in 2015. “United will end nonstop service between Cleveland and Dallas, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa because the flights are … …read more … Read more
More Bill Cosby Accusers Come ForwardCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com/AP) — Three women who claim they were victimized by Bill Cosby spoke to the media Wednesday, two of whom were making their allegations public for the first time. Attorney Gloria Allred told reporters at her Los Angeles office …Three women speak out against Bill Cosby at … Read more
Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth’? OSCE lashes out at Kiev’s new ministry amid …RTKiev’s decision to create a Ministry of Information is a clear threat to media freedom in Ukraine, said OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic. The government’s plans have also sparked a wave of fury from journalists. “Ukraine’s …and more …read … Read more