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Dallas watch groups, council members fume at lack of crime informationDallas Morning NewsFor the last 11 years, Dallas police have relied heavily on crime watch and community leaders to help maintain what they say is an unprecedented period of crime reduction. But that strong relationship may be in jeopardy, some of those leaders believe, … … Read more
Los Angeles Angels’ Biggest Storylines to Follow at the Start of 2015Bleacher ReportThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim get their season started in the afternoon against Felix Hernandez and Seattle. These two teams will likely battle to the season’s end for the AL West division title. The Mariners are much improved, and Los Angeles has … Read more
J.B. Holmes wins Houston Open in a playoffMilwaukee Journal SentinelJ.B. Holmes used a strong start Sunday for a Houston Open victory in a three-way playoff against Jordan Spieth and Johnson Wagner. The 32-year-old Holmes birdied the first five holes and nine of the first 12 after starting the day six shots back of Spieth.and more … Read more
In Chicago’s Reshaped Politics, Unions Are Divided Over Mayoral RaceNew York TimesCHICAGO — An exuberant crowd that included public-school teachers, union bus drivers and nursing home workers packed into New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on this city’s West Side on Saturday afternoon as Karen Lewis, the president of the …Chicago mayoral runoff heads into … Read more
Cleveland Cavaliers postgame show: Recapping the win against the Chicago …cleveland.comCleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, Joe Vardon and Chris Haynes recapped the win against the Bulls during the postgame show. The trio talked about James’ first triple-double, the wild buzzer-beaters, what a playoff series between the two teams would be like …and more …read more From:: Cleveland … Read more
Where does Tony Romo rank among the NFL’s top quarterbacks?Dallas Morning News (blog)Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass as guard Ronald Leary (65) provides the block in the first quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Thursday, December 4, 2014. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News). Tony Romo unexpectedly overcame …and more …read more … Read more
Urban Congo sparks social media stormThe Daily PrincetonianStudents voiced their outrage over social media this weekend about videos featuring Urban Congo, a student organization funded by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students. One of the videos shows a dance performance by members of the … …read more From:: Social Media News By Google … Read more
PRESS DIGEST – Top stories in Hong Kong and mainland China newspapers on …South China Morning Post (subscription)These are the leading stories in Hong Kong and mainland Chinese newspapers and websites on Monday. The South China Morning Post has not verified these stories. Some 68.3 billion yuan (HK$86.1 billion) worth of shares in 14 Shanghai- … Read more
McDonell: New fiber-recycling technology proves fashion can be sustainableThe Daily Orange“In the long run, this can change the way fashion is made and massively reduce the need for extracting virgin resources from our planet,” Anna Gedda, head of sustainability at H&M, said in the press release. “Furthermore, it brings us closer to our …and more … Read more
Drought and out in Beverly Hills: California’s rich seem unaware of water shortageRaw StoryAccording to the LA Times, Beverly Hills and other affluent cities use far more water per capita than less-wealthy communities, prompting concerns that threats of fines for not observing mandatory restrictions may have little effect on those who can …What drought? Beverly … Read more
2015 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket results: Connecticut, Notre Dame …SB NationFor the second straight season, the Connecticut Huskies and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play for the women’s National Championship. Setting up the rematch, however, wasn’t easy with Notre Dame needing a late put-back to make the title game. For much …UConn crushes Maryland, will … Read more
Heat fall to Pacers, now running out of time to make playoffsPalm Beach PostINDIANAPOLIS — The Heat ran out of fight Sunday in Indiana and they are running out of time to capture a playoff spot. Miami was closing in on the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference less than two weeks ago, but … Read more
Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs 4/5/15: Video Highlights and RecapBleacher ReportKawhi Leonard stole the show—and the ball—from MVP candidate Stephen Curry in the San Antonio Spurs’ 107-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors Sunday night, nabbing a career-high seven steals in just 24 minutes of action. Leonard led the …Leonard-led Spurs snap Warriors‘ … Read more
You Can Now Buy A Bible That Replaces “God” With “Kanye West”HotNewHipHopKanye West has declared himself a god on more than one occasion, and has even cited Jesus as a role model, revealing that he grew up wanting to be “like Christ”. While Ye is seen as something of a holy figure in the world … Read more
Gaming market too saturated for Lawrence County casino, racetrack, experts sayTribune-Review“It just isn’t a good time to be opening a casino in that location,” said Frank Legato, a South Park native and editor of Global Gaming Business magazine. “There are increasingly few places in the country where it is smart now to open new gaming … Read more
Cleveland Browns Rumors: Johnny Manziel Still In Team’s Plans, Browns Not Be …The InquisitrMary Cay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer said that she doesn’t think the Cleveland Browns are abandoning their plans for Johnny Manziel, especially not after less than two full games worth of play. Cabot said the team will want to see … Read more
‘From Zen to Sin’Entertainment Weekly (blog)I’m sorry, Dr. Jeff, but in order for Atlanta’s fanciest professional fighters to “do the work,” they need a fleet of massage therapists, horses, and tour guides to lead them up to their own personal volcano photo shoot, and a butler from whom to …‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ recap (‘From … Read more
Shakespeare’s Sonnets, All 154, Reimagined Through a New York LensNew York TimesBut once he reached her, he returned to the bottom of the John T. Brush Stairway, an obscure spot near where the Polo Grounds once stood, named for the long-ago owner of the New York Giants baseball team. Then, with a camera rolling, he … Read more
On The Clock: Who should Colts take in NFL Draft at No. 29?CBSSports.comWhen the Indianapolis Colts are On the Clock with the No. 29 pick of the NFL Draft April 30 in Chicago, who should they take? Here is an in-depth look at the team’s needs, offseason changes, potential best fit and the selections by … Read more
South Florida Doctor For The Rich & Famous Found DeadCBS LocalMIAMI (CBSMiami) – A dermatologist to the rich and famous, who is from South Florida, has passed away. CBS4’s news partner the Miami Herald reports Dr. Fredric Brandt, 65, was found dead today in his Coconut Grove home by his housekeeper. …read more From:: Miami … Read more
Anna Swanson, assistant men’s golf coach at Seattle U, has been trailblazing …The Seattle TimesGolf highlights: Nine-time Washington state amateur champion; seven-time Seattle city champion; qualified for three U.S. Women’s Opens. She is in several halls of fame, including Pacific Northwest Golf, Grays Harbor Community College and Aberdeen High … …read more From:: Seattle News … Read more
Downtown not Seattle’s crime magnet, statistics showThe Seattle TimesSeattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole told The Seattle Times last month that she faces constant complaints about downtown disorder. Someone even runs a Twitter account — @3rdAndPike — to chronicle street crime and the general sketchiness at that … …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Chinatown activist among 83 pardoned by Gov. BrownSFGateSince his release, he has gained widespread support among San Francisco politicians for his work with Chinatown youth and has served on mayoral commissions. Subject to deportation for his criminal record, the city’s Board of Supervisors urged the …Chinatown activist amongst 83 pardoned by Gov. BrownThe Post Chinatown … Read more
A varied response to LA County’s vote to study minimum-wage boostLos Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors‘ vote last week to study the potential effects of boosting the minimum wage caught the attention of business owners across a wide swath of the region, including in Altadena, one of about 140 unincorporated … …read … Read more
Atlanta Braves ship Craig Kimbrel, Melvin Upton Jr. to San Diego Padres for …FOXSports.comIn return for this substantial swap — in which Atlanta parts with the best closer in baseball (Kimbrel — 185 saves since 2011), but won’t pay Upton’s remaining contract (three years, roughly $45 million) — the Braves have landed outfielder Cameron …Atlanta … Read more
How the New York Times is eluding censors in ChinaQuartzThe New York Times’ English and Chinese-language websites have been blocked since an October 2012 article about the wealthy family of prime minister Wen Jiabao. But according to employees in the company, outside observers, and mainland Chinese … …read more From:: New York City News By … Read more
California Wealthy: Water Conservation Is for the Little PeoplePJ MediaSo it shouldn’t surprise us that this weekend in upscale areas like Beverly Hills, La Canada Flintridge, Newport Beach, Malibu and Palos Verdes, the sprinklers were going full blast, fountains were burbling, and hoses were watering all those beautiful …and more …read more From:: Beverly Hills … Read more
Warriors-Spurs PreviewESPNWith home-court advantage throughout the playoffs secured, the Warriors will try to extend their winning streak Sunday night by snapping a 31-game regular-season road skid against the hot San Antonio Spurs. Golden State (63-13) has little left to …and more …read more From:: Golden State Warriors News By Google News
Home…and Away! Aussie actress Lynne McGranger flies across the world to see …Daily MailBut that didn’t stop Home and Away’s Lynne McGranger, 62, from being one of the happy members of the congregation to see Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick, 39, marry partner Rosie Nicholl, 30, at North Yorkshire’s Danby Castle, on Sunday. During the …Emmerdale … Read more
The Catch-Up: Witcher 3 Length, Silent Hills, Star Wars Battlefront Trailer …PlayStation LifeStyleIt’s Sunday again, so The Woods are bringing you your week’s PlayStation news via The Catch-Up! Click the video above to enjoy your weekly PlayStation news, reviews, and features round-up, now hosted by D’yani and Chandler Wood! You can check out …and more … Read more
Bus Driver Injured In Echo Park ShootingCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — An MTA bus driver was reportedly injured Sunday afternoon in Echo Park during a shooting. The incident occurred at N. Coronado and Bellevue Avenue, near London, around 2:50 p.m.. The driver of Metro Bus #3120 suffered …and more …read more From:: Los Angeles Sports … Read more
Former 49ers broadcaster Lon Simmons passes awayNBCSports.comLon Simmons, a longtime San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants broadcaster, passed away Sunday morning at age 91, the Giants said. According to the San Jose Mercury News, Simmons called 49ers games from 1957 through 1980 and from 1987 …49ers Mourn the Loss of Broadcaster Lon Simmons49ers.com Hall … Read more
Former New Orleans Saints player trying to sell Super Bowl ringNOLA.comThe Saints show off their Super Bowl ring Wednesday night after the Saints ring ceremony at the Roosevelt Hotel. A former Saints players has put his Super Bowl ring from the 2009 season up for sale at craigslist.com. (KERRY MALONEY / THE …2009 Saints Player … Read more
A few tips to get back to gamingThe PostHere are a few tips to help you get gaming back into your schedule (even if it’s a little different than it used to be). My favorite thing is to start playing a game with friends. My roommates and I do this a lot: we’ll all split … Read more
Comic Con signs off with a bangThe HinduBangalore Comic Con signed off with a bang on Sunday, holding the distinction for the largest gathering of comic book and science fiction aficionados in the city. Among the highlights was an interaction with Daniel Portman, who shot to limelight after …Spider-Man artist leads Comic–Con chargeIrish Independent all … Read more