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Today likely the toastiest since September in Washington, DC areaWashington Post (blog)If Washington, D.C. reaches today’s forecast high of 85, it will mark the warmest day in 7-8 months. The National Weather Service in Sterling posted the following data revealing the last 85+ degree day around the region: SITE..LAST 85+ DEGREE DAY. …read more From:: … Read more
Ugly basketball: How the NBA can get rid of the Hack-a-ShaqESPNThere’s no question that the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs was the best in the first round of this year’s NBA playoffs. The matchup featured two of the top three teams in the league in margin of victory, pitting the … Read more
Box Office: ‘Avengers: Ultron’ No. 2 U.S. Debut of All Time With $191.3MHollywood ReporterAs the weekend wore on, it became apparent that Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight was hurting Ultron in a big way. Some box office observers believe the movie could have approached $200 milion were it not for competition from … Read more
Another Key Funder of Fraudulent Ecuador Litigation Against Chevron …EIN News (press release)… York ruled that the $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron in Ecuador was the product of fraud and racketeering activity, finding it unenforceable in the United States and holding Steven Donziger, the lead lawyer behind the lawsuit, liable for RICO …and more …read … Read more
Mayor: Port needs new permit to host oil-drilling fleetThe Seattle TimesThe Port of Seattle must apply for a new land-use permit in order to serve as a hub starting this summer for Shell’s offshore Arctic oil-drilling fleet, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said Monday morning. “After talking to the port about its plans at Terminal …Seattle … Read more
Finally, Our First Official (Leaked) Look at Marvel’s Civil War!moviepilot.comSure, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice looks increasingly awesome, and Suicide Squad sounds out-there enough to be a complete game-changer, but Civil War has one vital thing going for it: It’s going to feature Marvel’s biggest, baddest heroes …Captain Marvel to Have Integral Role in … Read more
Atlanta food events: May 4-10Creative Loafing AtlantaThe tasting event features signature fare and spirits from over 50 of Atlanta’s most influential restaurants and chefs. Atlanta’s chefs and national sponsors are teaming together to end childhood hunger, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants News By Google News
The Muppets to Team up With Several YouTube StarsABC NewsIt’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to stream the video. The Muppets are appearing in skits and other online videos with several YouTube stars, including Mike Tompkins, Lindsey Stirling, Elliott Morgan and John and …The Muppets Take YouTube … Read more
Insomniac Releases Official Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2015 TrailerBillboard“Today’s release of the official EDC Las Vegas trailer not only reminds me of the special memories we made at last year’s festival, but also makes me look forward to seeing our Headliners’ expressions as they walk through this year’s brand-new festival …Insomniac Releases Incredible New … Read more
Warriors guard Stephen Curry voted NBA MVP for 2014-15ESPNHe will be presented with the hardware again during an on-court ceremony when Golden State hosts the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series Tuesday night. He is the franchise’s first MVP since Wilt Chamberlain in 1960, …Grizzlies vs. Warriors 2015 final score: … Read more
Beijing negotiator on Hong Kong affairs Lu Ping dies at age 87South China Morning Post (subscription)Lu Ping, Beijing’s tough-talking point man on Hong Kong affairs during the city’s handover to Chinese rule in 1997, has died at the age of 87. The State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), which Lu headed from … Read more
TV Ratings Sunday: ‘The Good Wife’ Hits New Low, ‘Revenge’ Rises + ‘Secrets …TVbytheNumbersOn ABC, America’s Funniest Home Videos earned a 1.4, down a tenth from last week’s 1.5 adults 18-49 rating. Once Upon A Time matched last week’s 1.7 adults 18-49 rating. The season finale of Secrets and Lies was even with last week’s … Read more
Protected lane leads to more Honolulu bike trafficHawaii News NowHONOLULU (AP) – The deputy direct of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services says more people have been riding bicycles since December when the city opened a 2-mile protected bike lane on South King Street. And Mark Garrity says more …City to install new traffic lights along … Read more
Woman Drowns, Another Hospitalized After Rescue Off Miami BeachNBC 6 South FloridaOne woman has died after rescuers pulled her and another woman out of the water in Miami Beach Sunday afternoon. Multiple witnesses told NBC 6 that a group of women on vacation from New York were swimming when two of them suddenly came out … Read more
Johnny G brings a unique kind of hair design from Beverly Hills to ScottsdaleABC15 ArizonaWith his exclusive Beverly Hills Hair Consultation with you, he considers all of the elements of your life when helping you create your one-of-a-kind 3D Hair Design. He will take in all the information provided by you and will use his … Read more
Women’s Soccer Set To Host Spring ClinicIthaca College AthleticsITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca College women’s soccer program will be hosting a one-day clinic for current high school players in the classes of 2016 & 2017 at the Athletics & Events Center (Glazer Arena and Higgins Stadium) on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. …and more … Read more
Mad Men Fashion Recap: The Birth of Badass PeggyNew York MagazineHas anyone in the history of time been more disrupted by a move from one midtown office to another? After learning they’d be absorbed, amoebalike, into McCann Erickson in last week’s episode, the Sterling Cooper & Partners crew doesn’t exactly finesse …and more …read more … Read more
LeBron James’ reasoning for ditching headband personifies Cavaliers’ “All In …cleveland.com (blog)CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cavaliers small forward LeBron James has immersed himself in the spirit of togetherness. On March 10 in Dallas, he played without wearing his patented headband. The last time he went into a game without headgear was a preseason …LeBron James ditched … Read more
Cleveland Cavaliers Scribbles: Can they handle Chicago Bulls without Kevin …cleveland.com (blog)Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives around Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder in the first quarter. (Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer). Plain Dealer photography staff · Print Email · Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer …3 Keys for … Read more
2016 NFL Mock Draft: Christian Hackenberg at the Top, Big 10 Players …The Big LeadAll-American is an unbelievable playmaker, is a great tackler, and at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, he reminds me of a young Ed Reed. Why aren’t the Steelers in the playoffs? The secondary. Also, toughest schedule in the NFL, no Bell for games … Read more
Dean Skelos, New York Senate Leader, and Son Are Arrested on Corruption …New York TimesDean G. Skelos, the leader of the New York State Senate, and his son were arrested on Monday morning by federal authorities on corruption charges, officials said. Mr. Skelos, 67, and his son, Adam B. Skelos, 32, surrendered at the Federal … Read more
Detroit designer Stein Van Bael’s Visqueen Plastic Fashion ShowDetroit Free PressA 65 year old material was given a futuristic new look during Detroit designer Stein Van Bael’s Visqueen Plastic Fashion show at the Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2015. The show featured more than 20 original … …read … Read more
Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks: Rangers look to slow down OvechkinCBSSports.comThe Rangers played what was perhaps one of their best games of the postseason Saturday and used a fast start to race out to a 2-0 first-period lead thanks to goals from Chris Kreider and Dan Boyle. From there, they put the game in the … Read more
Super Bowl small biz contestNBCNews.comCNBC Intuit announces round two of a big Super Bowl contest for small businesses. Published May 4th 2015, 5:59 am. advertisement. Related Videos. (2:21) Playing Next Next. Buffett: We’ll make ‘considerable’ money on IBM. (1:22) Playing Next Next …and more …read more From:: Super Bowl News From Google News
McDonald’s to refranchise restaurants, cut costsCrain’s Chicago BusinessMcDonald’s plans to sell 3,500 corporate-owned restaurants to franchisees by 2018, cut $300 million a year in corporate costs and open about 1,000 restaurants per year in the near future, the company said today. In a 23-minute video CEO Steve …McDonald’s plan forward: Big reach offers chance at … Read more
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Identifying New York Giants’ Biggest Strengths, Weaknesses After DraftBleacher ReportThe New York Giants have executed all their meaningful acquisitions of the offseason. The 2015 draft class faces a defining rookie year, and the Giants’ haul in free agency defined the team’s direction in the draft. Since the turn of 2015, New York has …and more … Read more
Comcast beats forecasts, boosted by SuperBowl, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’Morningstar.comComcast Corp. (CMCSA) on Monday reported earnings that edged past forecasts as the company reported a strong quarter for cable, boosted in part by this year’s Super Bowl. First-quarter adjusted earnings rose to 79 cents a share, from 68 cents in the …NBCUniversal First-Quarter Profit Rises … Read more
Microsoft ‘Cityman’ and ‘Talkman’ High-End Lumia Smartphone Specifications …NDTVMicrosoft has been rumoured to be working on high-end Lumia handsets that will see light of the day once Windows 10 is released for PCs in summer. Following on such reports, a new report has surfaced with the purported specifications of two well-endowed …Microsoft learns some humility … Read more
Royal Baby: Kate and William ‘have chosen princess’ name’ but have yet to …Irish IndependentKate and Will and baby Open Gallery 8 Kate and Will and baby Spreading news of the royal birth yesterday Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, appear with their baby daughter outside the Lindo Wing of St … Read more
Astros continue surge behind two blasts by GattisNorthwest Arkansas NewsHOUSTON — Evan Gattis hit two home runs and the Houston Astros won their 10th consecutive game, boosting the best record in the American League by beating the Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Sunday. The Astros extended their top run since a 12-game …Astros top Mariners 7-6 … Read more
Facebook launches open Internet.org platform amid net neutrality debate in IndiaTimes LIVEThe Internet.org application offers free access to basic internet services on mobile phones, as well as access to Facebook’s own social network and messaging services. File photo. Image by: DADO RUVIC / REUTERS …Don’t know why Facebook is being called evil in net neutrality … Read more