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News,Sports,Tech,Politics,Pop-Culture by Zennie Abraham &Zennie62Media,Inc team
How to make a political ‘Star Wars‘movie that avoids the prequels’mistakesWashington PostMy piece from earlier this week,expressing the hope that “Star Wars:The Force Awakens” might find a way to deal with politics and institutions,has garnered a number of very interesting responses from Jonathan Bernstein at Bloomberg,Seth Masket at …[…]
Golden Nuggets:Ty Wallace and Jordan Mathews lead the Golden Bears past …California Golden Blogs (blog)Rugby. Cal alum and assistant coach Mike MacDonald will be attending an advanced coaching course at New Zealand’s International Rugby Academy. Swimming and Diving. The women’s side travels to Athens,Georgia,for the Georgia Fall Invitational,……read more From::[…]
Supporters in NEPA push for wind power,tax creditsWilkes Barre Times-LeaderCommonwealth Energy Group CEO Louis Evans,center,responds to questions during a news conference on wind power at The University of Scranton’s Loyola Science Center. Looking on are University of Scranton Director of Sustainability Mark Murphy,left,…and more …read more From::Game Developers Conference […]
Star Wars Vet Leading New 2K Studio Working On Mysterious AAA ProjectGameSpotBorderlands and Civilization publisher 2K Games today announced the formation of Hangar 13,a brand new,San Francisco-based developer led by Star Wars games veteran Haden Blackman,who spent more than a decade at LucasArts in the 1990s and …Star Wars:The Force unleashed […]
Bella Vita,Old Chicago Are New Restaurants;The Camp House Moves To MLK …The ChattanooganOld Chicago is a new restaurant that is owned by Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries based in Chattanooga. The location is at Northgate Mall but the restaurant will only have an outside entrance. The food will be “really amazing,” said general manager […]
Oakland,SF protesters denounce police killing of Eric GarnerSFGate62°F San Francisco. antioch;concord;fairfield;hayward;livermore;mill valley;mountain view;napa;oakland;palo alto;richmond;san carlos;san francisco;san jose;santa rosa. Sign InRegister. Sections. SFGatevisit|Home|navigation-www|1.Market St Clears After Protest,Oakland Protestors Remain DowntownThe San Francisco AppealHundreds in San Francisco,Oakland march in protest […]
Where to Celebrate Christmas in Washington,D.C.The Daily MealChristmastime in Washington,D.C. is lovely and lively with wreath-trimmed streetlights,swanky cocktail parties at embassies,and the sparkling national Christmas tree shining like a welcoming beacon.and more …read more From::Washington DC News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham|Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62”is the […]
Proposed Bullhook Ban in Oakland Stirs Debate Over Jobs Versus Animal CrueltyEast Bay ExpressThe proposed ordinance,passed the Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday night,is far more strict than one introduced late last year by Councilmember Libby Schaaf,which fell short of banning the bullhook. Animal activists say the …and more …read […]
Inside China:Money dispute with Kiev threatens future Chinese arms buysWashington TimesThe Ukrainian government is furious with Russia and China for their collusion in negating the contractual obligation to pay the Kiev government the outstanding funds. The outrage in Kiev threatens to force China to draw a line between Russia and ……read more From::[…]
‘Deadpool’:Ryan Reynolds to play Marvel antihero in Fox filmLos Angeles TimesThe “Green Lantern” actor had long been tipped to play Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth,but Fox confirmed Reynolds’casting Thursday afternoon. Tim Miller will direct the film,which Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner will produce. Reynolds first played …Reports:Marvel Casts the […]
Locals named to college all-star women’s soccer teamsAllentown Morning CallSenior Sam Costello became Kutztown’s third women’s soccer All-American when she was named to the Daktronics All-America Third Team,as voted on by the Division II sports information directors. She is also on the ballot for the National Soccer Coaches …Pair Of Buffs Named To NSCAA […]
Box office preview:No new wide releases means more time on top for ‘Mockingjay’Entertainment WeeklyAlthough there aren’t any films opening in 1,000 or more theaters this weekend,there are a few new offerings:Horror movie Pyramid opens in about 550 theaters,Reese Witherspoon’s Wild opens in 21 locations,and Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs’…The […]
A Bad Sign For College FootballSports On EarthBut the rest of the college football world,as they do every year,will yawn. The Idaho Potato Bowl,the St. Petersburg Bowl,the New Mexico Bowl,none of these will matter. And this is perhaps what’s most fascinating about the UAB situation:This is a …The Death […]
Law enforcement use of social media growingAnniston StarThat’s just one of the many ways law enforcement agencies are using social media to communicate with the public and to solve crimes. With those tools come responsibility,however,local law enforcement officials say,and social media can be both a ……read more From::Social Media News […]
Ishikawa signs with SF Giants,avoiding arbitrationAround the FoghornToday,the San Francisco Giants signed Left Fielder Travis Ishikawa to a 1 year $1.1 million dollar deal,avoiding arbitration. We all remember Ishikawa as the underdog who hit the 3-run walk-off home run in Game 5 of the 2014 NLCS,allowing the Giants …and more …read […]
Railsplitters survive No. 10 LMU pulls away from Rams in 2nd halfThe Middlesboro Daily NewsLorenza Ross (Savannah,Ga.) collected 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting while adding five rebounds and three assists. Curtis McMillion (Fayetteville,N.C.) produced 16 points and a team-leading eight rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench. Behind Simmons and …Ralisplitters down Royals […]
Delano Las Vegas delivers South Beach to the StripMetro WeeklyWhen the Delano Las Vegas made its début back in September,there was generally high praise for the transformation of the former THEhotel at Mandalay Bay into a desert version of its South Beach namesake. However,as often happens with such positive ……read more From::[…]
Farrah Fawcett Memorabilia Up for Auction in Beverly HillsPeople MagazineFarrah Fawcett fans:Want to own keepsakes inspired by or even created by the iconic actress? Several Fawcett-related items will be up for bid as part of Julien’s 2014 Icons &Idols Auction in Beverly Hills this Friday. Highlights include a nude …and more …read more […]
Bill Cosby seeks to dismiss new sex abuse lawsuitLas Vegas SunEntertainer Bill Cosby gestures during an interview about the upcoming exhibit “Conversations:African and African-American Artworks in Dialogue” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art on Thursday,Nov. 6,2014,in Washington,D.C..and more …read more From::Las Vegas News By Google News Zennie […]
US women’s soccer team to play 2 games in EuropeSunHerald.comCHICAGO — The U.S. women’s national team will play France and England in February in World Cup warmup matches. The U.S. team will face France on Feb. 8 in Lorient at the 18,500-seat stadium that’s home to Ligue 1 side FC Lorient. The top-ranked …US women’s […]
The Monuments Men of Occupy Hong KongDaily BeastHypercapitalist Hong Kong has plenty of art galleries,but the artists who are showcased are typically from mainland China or abroad,and are already established as big names in contemporary art—meaning sales are guaranteed on opening night.and more …read more From::Hong Kong News By Google News Zennie […]
Dow Jones Today Slips on Central Bank DelayMoney MorningDow Jones today The Dow Jones today slipped 12 points,retreating from yesterday’s record high. The markets were weighed down by weak job figures and news the European Central Bank won’t explore stimulus efforts until January. Volatile oil stocks also …and more …read more From::Dow Jones […]
ESPN’s Mark Schlereth jokes that Denver Broncos will beat the Buffalo Bills 100-0Syracuse.comMark Schlereth,Brock Huard. Former Denver Broncos offensive lineman and ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth talks with Brock Huard,Host of ESPN 710 Radio Seattle on NFL Radio Row Wednesday,Jan. 29,2014,in New York. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (Jack …Kiszla:Broncos’winning formula […]
Vintage comes alive at Grassland fashion shopThe Tennessean“I want my shop to feel like a big,cozy walk-in closet that excites and inspires younger shoppers to love vintage and to give them a fashion outlet to share and grow their individuality,” she said. “At the same time,baby boomers enjoy the shop for a …[…]
In a class of his own:The case for Texans DE J.J. Watt as the NFL MVPSI.comMost will tell you that Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt is second in line for that award this season,and given the scarcity of such awards allotted over time to defensive players,Watt should be honored to be […]
Josh Brent will return to field for Dallas CowboysNFL.comTwo years and two days removed from his last NFL game,Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is set to return to the field Thursday night. Brent will be active for Thursday night’s game in Chicago,NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported according to a …Nightclub sues Cowboys’[…]
Florida Gators bet big on coach Jim McElwainTampabay.comThe University of Florida Athletic Association will pay CSU $3 million over six years;Florida and Colorado State also will play a game in Gainesville between 2017-20 with the Rams receiving $2 million;and the coach has agreed to a $2 million payment …and more …read more From::[…]
TV Top 10 for 2014:‘The Leftovers,’‘The Americans’&moreHitFixEarly in its run,HBO’s “True Detective” was getting praise suggesting it was already one of the greatest dramas in TV history,and a genuine threat to ruin the “Breaking Bad” victory lap at the Emmys. By the end of its first season,and especially […]
Actress Misty Upham died of blunt-force injuriesNew York Daily NewsThe mysterious death of “August:Osage County” actress Misty Upham was caused by blunt-force injuries to her head and torso,Washington State authorities have revealed. The Native American actress – who also appeared in “Frozen River” and “Django …‘Django Unchained’actress died of blunt-force injuries to […]
Texans Lose Top NFL Draft Pick Clowney for Rest of SeasonBloombergJadeveon Clowney’s rookie season is over,as the No. 1 pick in this year’s National Football League draft was placed on injured reserve by the Houston Texans and will have another surgery on his right knee. Clowney,a 21-year-old defensive end,had …No. 1 NFL […]
Ferguson to New York,Social Media Is the Organizer’s Biggest MegaphoneWall Street Journal (blog)The speed with which these demonstrations came together and grew reflected intense planning by organizers and activists and shows how social media has matured into a crucial tactic for coordinating activity,drawing people to the streets and trading tips. …read more From::[…]
Workaholics,Broad City:Comedy Central Shows ReturnTV Series FinaleA favorite among young guys,the series was the second highest-rated show in prime on cable on its air nights with Men 18-34 and #1 with Men 18-24. “Workaholics was on the Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings Top 5 ranker every Wednesday last season. (Source:…and more …read […]
Great Gaming Gifts for $60 and UnderKotakuAt the very least,you’ve decided to shell out enough to get a brand-new game for the gamers you’re bestowing gifts upon. Good for you. And them. There are options to be had and some of them aren’t even games. But,don’t worry,there are games,too. …read more […]
Denver fast-food workers protest downtown;call for higher wagesThe Denver PostFast food workers and sympathizers protest outside of a McDonald’s restaurant on Denver’s 16th Street Mall shortly after noon on Thursday,December 4,2014. (Craig F. Walker,The Denver Post). WATCH:Denver fast-food workers and supporters protest for …Denver fast food workers protest for $15 […]
YouTube Vlogger Zoella Becomes Fastest-Selling Debut Author in the UKPopCrushYouTube star Zoe Sugg — she goes by the name Zoella on YouTube — has another title to add to her list of accomplishments. Not only is she a crazy-popular beauty and fashion vlogger and one-time interviewer of famed boy band One Direction,but she is […]