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San Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — There isn’t as much competition for bullpen jobs with the A’s this year. Manager Bob Melvin suggested Tuesday morning that there might only be one reliever’s job open. He didn’t name names, but he said “six of them could be fairly obvious.Just one bullpen job appears to be openOaklandAthletics.com all … Read more
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London house prices face boost from Ukraine turmoilFinancial TimesThe central London property market stands to benefit from the crisis in Ukraine as wealthy Russians and Ukrainians funnel increased amounts of money abroad to escape domestic turmoil, investors have argued. Property prices in the British capital have … …read more Source: London News From Google
New York Daily NewsWhen Martin Brodeur starts in goal for the Devils Tuesday night at the Prudential Center, it will be the 1,250th time he’s stood between the pipes for New Jersey in the regular season. It could also be the last time. With Wednesday’s NHL trading deadline …Deadline Primer: Brodeur, Callahan, Kesler big namesNHL.comMartin … Read more
ZDNetApple said Peter Oppenheimer, chief financial officer, will retire Sept. 30 and be replaced by Luca Maestri, currently corporate controller and vice president of finance. Oppenheimer, a regular on Apple’s earnings conference calls, was at the helm for the last …Apple’s Global Roaming PlanWall Street JournalApple CFO Oppenheimer to Retire; Maestri Named SuccessorSan Francisco ChronicleApple’s … Read more
ZDNetballmer-sbs Steve Ballmer onstage today at the Saïd Business School. Screenshot: YouTube. Succeed quickly, fail fast may be the mantra on the lips of every Silicon Valley startup, but Steve Ballmer’s not buying the celebration of failure. Former Microsoft …Ballmer: Regrets, he’s had a fewCNETBallmer Says Microsoft a ‘Two-Trick Pony,’ Working on the ThirdBusinessweekSteven Ballmer … Read more
EntrepreneurThere’s a vast difference between running social media profiles because that’s the de facto expectation of businesses these days and actually building a substantive social following that contributes to your business goals. Any of the following 10 signs … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By Google
USA TODAYIn an interview with ESPN the Magazine, Tigers infielder Ian Kinsler said he hoped his former team, the Texas Rangers, goes winless in 2014 and called Rangers GM Jon Daniels “a sleazeball.” From ESPN Dallas Fort-Worth: “I hope they go 0-162,” Kinsler …Rangers avoid name-calling after Kinsler rips former clubFort Worth Star TelegramIan Kinsler: … Read more
Aid package comes as Secretary of State John Kerry lands in KievTIMEThe announcement came as Secretary of State John Kerry visited Kiev, where he visited a memorial to slain protestors in the capital city’s Maidan Square, and met with the new Ukrainian leadership at the Verkhovna Rada, the country’s parliament.Putin cooks up Obama’s chicken Kiev … Read more
Your Views: Job-seekers be aware of social media pitfallsGazettextraAfter years of schooling, preparing for the interview, and answering all the questions right, it seems unethical that recent graduates should be denied employment due to the influence of our social media sites. Currently in Wisconsin, employers can ask … and more …read more Source: Social Media … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)Super Bowl XLV worker Severin Sampson suffered a skull fracture after ice and snow fell on him from the AT&T Stadium roof two days before the 2011 Super Bowl. (Fernando Echeverria/The Associated Press). A Super Bowl XLV worker severely injured by … …read more Source: NFL – Super Bowl Game News
KOMO NewsSEATTLE – A new plan for elevated transportation in downtown Seattle could help boost waterfront tourism during tunnel construction. The owners of the Great Wheel on Seattle’s waterfront are proposing a gondola line: Cable-supported cars similar to an …Great Wheel developer proposes Seattle gondola lineKIRO SeattleGondola proposed for Seattle waterfrontSeattle Post IntelligencerAnother Day, Another … Read more
Hilo officer recounts effects of shootingHonolulu Star-AdvertiserHILO >> One of the Hilo police officers shot in the leg last year says the ordeal led to pain, sleepless nights and some depression. Officer Joshua Gouveia spent his second day on the witness stand telling jurors he thought he was going to die. Keaka … and more … Read more
In legal grey area, West Oakland resident discovers free houseKALWLike everywhere in the Bay Area, home prices in Oakland have recently gone through the roof. The price of a house there is up almost 70 percent in the past two years. But West Oakland resident Steve DeCaprio has discovered an unusual way to acquire a … Read more
New York Daily NewsA bitter feud over who should be credited for the “12 Years a Slave” screenplay was kept quiet so the hit movie’s Oscar chances were not harmed, it’s claimed. Director Steve McQueen and screenwriter John Ridley were reportedly at war before the Academy …Oscars 2014: “12 Years a Slave” wins best pictureCBS … Read more
Catholic News AgencyBishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh has joined several other Catholic commentators in praising the movie, saying that it “really brings to the center of our attention” that Mary and Joseph “like all of us, struggle to really embrace the promises that God …‘Son of God’ Blows Away Expectations With $26M Box Office WeekendNewsmax.com“Son … Read more
Fox NewsPolice on Tuesday were investigating reports of a brutal assault of a transgender teen who was using a high school bathroom in a San Francisco Bay Area suburb. The 15-year-old student told officers he was leaving a boy’s bathroom at Hercules High …Transgender Hercules High Student Reports Being Sexually Assaulted In …CBS Local all … Read more
ReutersNEWARK, N.J., March 4 (Reuters) – Husband-and-wife cast members of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” reality television show pleaded guilty on Tuesday to mail and wire fraud conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud stemming from what prosecutors said …Teresa Giudice & Husband Plead Guilty in Bank Fraud Case Face Years In PrisonTMZ.com‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ … Read more
CBSSports.comO’Brien, who was on hand for Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s stellar showing Monday, undoubtedly will be making the rounds to see the top-ranked quarterbacks in this 2014 draft. Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville, March 17, Blake Bortles (UFC, March 19 …2014 NFL draft: Jimmy Garoppolo works out with 49ers, TexansSI.com2014 NFL Draft: Jim Harbaugh puts QB … Read more
Bleacher ReportThis list of NFL prospects highlights some of the more talented players entering the 2014 NFL draft who have no defined role at the next level just yet. The teams that bring these guys aboard must have vision and faith in their abilities to carve out a …NFL Draft Prospects: Anthony Barr a man … Read more
Metro Rail Train, Car Collide in Los AngelesABC NewsMetro Rail Train, Car Collide in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES March 4, 2014 (AP). Associated Press. A light rail commuter train and a car have collided in Los Angeles. Fire Department Katherine Main says 13 people were injured, two seriously, in the … and more …read more … Read more
US judge backs Chevron fight against Ecuador judgmentGlobalPostA US federal judge Tuesday ruled in favor of Chevron in an Ecuador environmental case, saying fraud was used to obtain a judgment ordering the oil giant to pay $9.5 billion. US District … Donziger expects Chevron to tout the ruling in international … …read more Source: Chevron … Read more
RadioShack closing 1100 storesHonolulu Star-AdvertiserNEW YORK >> RadioShack plans to close up to 1,100 stores in the U.S. as its troubles continue to grow. The struggling electronics retailer made the announcement Tuesday while reporting a wider quarterly loss after a disappointing holiday season. Its … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From Google … Read more
Oakland LocalI was tickled when Margo Dunlap, the inspired leader of the Pro Arts organization, asked me to be a judge for Oakland’s 2014 “Re-Create” art competition for K-12 students. Pro Arts is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year; its mission is to … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google
Nevada congressional hopeful has lax voting recordLas Vegas SunLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Republican congressional candidate Niger Innis says he regrets not voting more often in the past 14 years. The Las Vegas Review-Journal (http://bit.ly/1fY5Eez ) reports Innis voted only four times since 2000 while registered to … and more …read more Source: Las Vegas … Read more
Daily BeastFashion designers—creative people of all stripes, really—are constantly being pressed to describe their sources of inspiration. The result, usually, is a soundbite with quickly-rattled-off references. This begs the question: can creative people … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
BusinessweekCAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s military chief, Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, gave his strongest indication yet that he intends to run for president, saying Tuesday that he “can’t turn his back” to public demands. In a campaign-style speech, he said Egyptians must …Egypt: El-Sissi Gives New Sign of Presidential RunABC NewsEgypt sets sights on Hamas in … Read more
CNN InternationalParis (CNN) — As Paris wraps up its prêt-à-porter shows for the Autumn-Winter 2014/15 collection, young designers from across the globe are hoping to make it up one more rung of a desperately steep ladder. Tradition, quality materials, creativity and … and more …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
Jerusalem PostFatah central committee member Nabil Shaath says diplomatic speech was “an official announcement of a unilateral end to negotiations.” Netanyahu and Abbas Photo: REUTERS. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s AIPAC speech on Tuesday in …Kerry voices support for diplomacy with IranTehran TimesBenjamin Netanyahu to meet with Gov. Jerry BrownKFSNNetanyahu to Abbas: ‘Recognize the Jewish state’Washington … Read more
Scientific AmericanLarger than some bacteria, this virus — seen in a cross-section under a transmission electron microscope — was still able to infect amoebae despite having spent 30 millennia in a frozen state. Credit: Julia Bartoli & Chantal Abergel; Information Génomique et …Giant Virus Revived After More Than 30000 YearsABC NewsScientists revive giant Neanderthal virus … Read more
E! OnlineAt 8:30 a.m., the entertainment world turned into one collective owl. Why, you may be asking? Because the cast of Dancing With the Stars Season 18 was revealed on Good Morning America, prompting a whole lot of “Who?” to be said over and over again.‘Dancing With the Stars’ unveils Season 18 castUSA TODAY‘Dancing with … Read more
Los Angeles TimesToronto Mayor Rob Ford appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show Monday to promote his hometown, but ended up getting stacked up against Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Ford — who gained international fame last year after media reports of …‘Crack Mayor’ Rob Ford Loaded with Chick Magnets At Oscar PartyTMZ.comRob Ford talks … Read more
Wall Street JournalLuca Maestri, Apple’s vice president of finance and corporate controller, will replace Mr. Oppenheimer as finance chief. Mr. Oppenheimer will transition the finance chief role to Mr. Maestri in June to allow for a smooth change.Apple CFO to retire in September after he cashes in $53M stock awardComputerworldApple CFO Peter Oppenheimer Is Retiring, … Read more
New York Daily NewsChris Christie’s advised Jersey voters to “elect a new President” in order to fix Obamacare. “He’s just dead wrong on this,” the New Jersey governor said of Obama’s health care reform, addressing a crowd on Tuesday in Toms River, N.J., at his 112th …Chris Christie: Tired of Obamacare Elect new presidentPoliticoChris Christie: … Read more
Fox NewsSarasota, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Baltimore Orioles made it official on Tuesday and signed two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Santana last pitched in the majors with the New York …Johan Santana, Orioles agree to minor league dealKansas City StarJohan Santana signs with … Read more