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ESPN’s Stuart Scott Has Died at 49People MagazineScott had fought cancer since a diagnosis in late 2007, the network said, but remained dedicated to his craft even as he underwent chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. ESPN President John Skipper said in a statement that Scott was “a true friend and a …Stuart Scott, ESPN Sportscaster, Is … Read more
Feds still unraveling extent of tax fraud in Miami Dade College student accountsMiamiHerald.comAnd the investigation also now extends beyond Miami Dade, with students at other yet-to-be named Florida colleges and universities also under scrutiny for similar scams involving student accounts administered by a Connecticut-based financial services … …read more From:: Miami News From Google News
Withings Activité Pop brings classic look to sporty fitness tracker marketMashableLAS VEGAS — Smart gadget company Withings, known for its smart scale and a recent foray into fashionable smart watches, is back with another wearable: an analog timepiece called the Activité Pop. The device works with an iOS app and offers most of the …The … Read more
NFL Playoff Bracket 2015: Complete Guide to Wild Card SundayBleacher ReportA playoff berth is a boon to just about any franchise except the few for whom making the postseason is a given, causing their aspirations to be higher. For the four teams competing on Wild Card Sunday, though, their various perspectives could not be …NFL … Read more
TV Review: ‘Marvel’s Agent Carter’VarietyMarvel’s synergistic efforts remain one of its assets, but transforming a supporting player in “Captain America,” played by Hayley Atwell, into the star of a limited ABC series was inordinately opportunistic even by its standards, and as it turns out …‘Marvel’s Agent Carter,’ the Akron Zoo, ‘Disney on Ice Presents Frozen’ … Read more
Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier: What UFC 182 Results Mean for Card’s Top …Bleacher ReportThe UFC featured two bouts with serious implications on the title picture in their respective divisions. The first, of course, was literally for the belt. Daniel Cormier aimed to take Jon Jones’ strap in a bout that was among the most … Read more
Serena Williams: Hopman Cup will help to prepare for Australian OpenBBC SportWorld number one Serena Williams says she is using the soaring temperatures at the Hopman Cup in Perth to prepare for the Australian Open. Williams will join forces with John Isner as the US take on Italy on day one of the mixed team … Read more
Hip Hop Album Sales Dropped Nearly 25% In 2014HipHopDXAccording to Billboard’s reporting of Nielsen Music’s annual wrap-up, Hip Hop albums sold 24.1% less last year than in 2013 with CD sales specifically falling 29.6% over the same time period. By contrast, digital sales fell 21.8% genre-wide. R&B sales …Hip–Hop Wired’s 20 Most Anticipated Albums Of … Read more
‘The Vessel’Back StageCasting “The Vessel,” a student film for Sacred Heart University. Synopsis: Andrea and John struggle to find the vessel (a girl who is pure of heart) to evoke Moloch, a demon from their religious book of evil. They believe this demon will bring … …read more From:: Casting Call News From Google News
Children in Oakland march, learn social justiceabc7news.comThey marched in Oakland’s Lakeshore District. These demonstrators are barely old enough to read and write, but wise enough to know the difference between right and wrong. They marched through the Lake Merritt Farmers Market and got lots of attention. …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News
WSU defensive lineman Xavier Cooper opts to enter NFL draftThe Spokesman ReviewWashington State defensive lineman Xavier Cooper will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft this spring. Cooper, 23, is a junior but said he will take online classes to graduate in May with a degree in criminal justice. The 6-foot-4, 300 …Tacoma’s … Read more
Indiana Pacers (13-21) at Los Angeles Lakers (10-23), 9:30 p.m. (ET)SunHerald.com(SportsNetwork.com) – The Indiana Pacers, armed with a two-game winning streak, head west, starting Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Pacers knocked off the Miami Heat on Wednesday, then kicked off 2015 with a …Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers … Read more
SWAT Search West LA Apartments for Gunman After Muffled Shots HeardNBC Southern CaliforniaA SWAT team surrounded a West Los Angeles apartment building overnight Sunday morning as a officers searched for a man seen shooting a gun in a residential area Saturday night. Police detained a person they believed to be the gunman at about 6:45 … Read more
Religion reads: Livid monks take on United Airlines; bishop involved in …OregonLive.comMonks at a monastery in the New Mexico desert ran into customer service troubles with United Airlines at the end of December–a conflict that eventually rose to The Haggler’s attention. David Segal writes: “The Haggler was intrigued. What exactly does … …read more From:: … Read more
How Do Robots Learn to Cook? YouTube, Obviously.GizmodoJust like with Robo Brain before it, researchers at the University of Maryland and the Australian research center NICTA sucked up data straight from the internet for their AI friend, this time using 88 different YouTube videos of people cooking. And …Robots Learn to Cook by Watching YouTube … Read more
Analysts: Atlanta Has The Top Head Coach VacancyThe FalcoholicWhile some idiots twitter analysts have suggested the Atlanta Falcons have a roster devoid of talent, former NFL scouts and coaches disagree. In fact, many are calling the Atlanta Falcons head coaching position the top open spot this offseason, despite …Atlanta Falcons Coaching Search: Defense Lights the … Read more
Clipper System to Bring Burst of Snow and Delays for Chicago, NYCAccuWeather.com“The heaviest snow looks to fall from Omaha and Des Moines Monday to Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland Monday night,” continued Edwards. The morning commute on Tuesday will likely be a snowy one for the Northeast as this system continues to bolt east, … …read … Read more
Christopher Nolan career ‘inspired by Star Wars‘ as he gives George Lucas …Mirror.co.ukThe 44-year-old film-maker is responsible for some of the most eye-catching movies in recent years, including Inception and Interstellar, and he’s revealed the influence Star Wars creator George Lucas had on his chosen path in life. He explained: “I …Christopher Nolan was inspired … Read more
Parents strike back at £900 Build The Millennium Falcon magazineDaily MailThe new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, is due out in December and director J. J. Abrams has already raised anticipation by posting online photos of the new Millennium Falcon. However, the Build The Millennium Falcon project has not impressed … …read more From:: … Read more
Apple’s 2014 Was Defined By Thinking DifferentBusiness Insider AustraliaFunelling development efforts into Mac despite everything moving to mobile. Investing in music by acquiring Beats in an attempt to regain mindshare and rethink music. Listening to Wall Street and shareholders, while other tech companies have become …and more …read more From:: Game Developers Conference News By … Read more
How Macau Should Offset Huge Losses in Gaming RevenueMotley Fool2014 is over, and for the gaming companies in Macau, it’s a year they’d rather forget. China’s gambling enclave saw revenue decline 2.6% for the year to $44 billion, highlighted by a 30.4% decline in December. A crackdown on corruption in China has … …read more … Read more
TV This Week: ‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Galavant,’ ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ ‘Empire …OregonLive.com“Life Itself”: The acclaimed documentary about film critic Roger Ebert touches on his career, his on-air partnership with fellow critic Gene Siskel, and how Ebert and those close to him dealt with the cancer that robbed Ebert of his ability to speak … …read more From:: … Read more
NFL Draft 2015: Selection Order and Projections for Hottest ProspectsBleacher ReportTwo playoff teams have had their draft positions determined. In other words, they were eliminated on the first day of Wildcard Weekend. The Arizona Cardinals’ hapless offense let them down against the Carolina Panthers. The Cards fell 27-16 on the road. …read more From:: NFL … Read more
1 Way Coach and Gucci Have the Fashion Industry BeatMotley Fool1 rank in L2’s 2014 Fashion Digital IQ Index, an annual study to gauge the “digital competence” of 90 top fashion brands. Coach and Gucci also notably ousted three-time defending champ Burberry, which fell to sixth in this year’s list behind No. 3 Tory … … Read more
Social media response to Leelah Alcorn case a ‘mixed bag,’ according to …WCPOSince then social media has exploded with support from LGBTQ advocates as well as those supporting her parents amidst the tragedy. WCPO Insiders can read how two local leaders see the social media’s role in the Leelah Alcorn case and the surrounding …More … Read more
Two shot dead in Southeast Dallas residenceWFAADALLAS — A man and a woman were found shot dead at a residence in Southeast Dallas early Sunday morning. Investigators said a two-year-old child who was also in the three-bedroom house in the 7400 block of Hillstar Circle was not injured. Police said …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat game previewFOXSports.comThe Brooklyn Nets are aiming for a winning record for the first time in almost two months, thanks in part to a revitalized offense. The Nets look to continue their turnaround and notch their longest winning streak of the season Sunday night against the …Miami Heat’s Schedule Breakdown and … Read more
Actress Michelle Williams sells Brooklyn townhouse for $8.8 mnFox News LatinoMichelle Williams, who starred in “Blue Valentine” and “Brokeback Mountain,” sold her townhouse in Brooklyn’s Boreum Hill section for $8.8 million, Variety reported. Williams was asking $7.5 million for the property, but the buyer offered $1.3 million … …read more From:: Actress News By Google … Read more
Vegas Play of the Day: UNLV at KansasLas Vegas Sun (blog)They lost by double digits against Stanford, Arizona State and Utah in not even coming close to covering the Las Vegas betting number. That trend changed against Arizona Dec. 23. As a 13-point underdog, the Rebels won straight up. I bet the Rebels and …and … Read more
2015 TV Season new and returning shows premiere dates: ‘Justified,’ ‘Orphan …OregonLive.comThe 2015 winter and early spring TV schedule includes new comedies, dramas, adventures and miniseries events, as well as the return of such favorites as “Outlander,” “Orphan Black,” “Girls,” “The Walking Dead” and the final season of “Justified.” Here …January TV shows premiere in … Read more
College Football Playoff: Thoughts on Oregon & Ohio State winsNewsOK.comOregon has its own shady history regarding sexual assault allegations. Duck coach Mark Helfrich says the players will be disciplined. Let’s hope he means it. 10. Helfrich is a fun coach. Most college football fans couldn’t pick him out of a lineup. He …City Of Oregon, … Read more
Chicago weather: Snow, falling temperatures begin week of colder weatherWLS-TVThe Chicago area is waking up to small snow accumulations Sunday morning, but falling temperatures later could make for slick conditions on roads and sidewalks. A winter storm watch is in effect for the following counties: ILLINOIS -Boone; Cook; De … …read more From:: Chicago Weather … Read more
NFL playoff picks and predictions, Lions vs. Cowboys 2015: Dallas heavy favoriteSB NationUnanimously, NFL experts are going with the offense. The Cowboys offense, to be specific. Every one of the 35 panelists polled at SB Nation, ESPN, CBS Sports and Fox Sports are picking Dallas at home over the Lions in their Wild Card playoff … Read more
Bringing in Rex Ryan would be smart for the Oakland RaidersFanSided2014 was another porous year for the Oakland Raiders. Despite starting the season 0-10, the Raiders have a ton of positives to take away from their 2014 season. For starters, Oakland finished the season with a 3-3 record and although that isn’t amazing …Report: Raiders … Read more
Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda Field for Strictly Come Dancing? Actress ‘in talks …Mirror.co.uk“Ayda was lined up for Strictly in early 2014 but had to back out after discovering she was pregnant,” an insider told Mail Online. As well as appearing on the US soap, Ayda’s no stranger to reality television after her pop star husband … Read more