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Honolulu mayor intends to sign $2.1B budgetMyNews3 Las Vegas KSNVHONOLULU (AP) — The Honolulu City Council is approving a more than $2.1 billion operating budget that’s about $5 million less than the one presented by the mayor. Wednesday’s vote was 8-1, with Councilman Breene Harimoto casting the “no” vote.Honolulu mayor intends to sign $2.1 billion … Read more
Fire hydrant geyser in San FranciscoSFGate (blog)A truck backed into a fire hydrant in San Francisco’s Mission District Thursday afternoon, knocking it down and causing water to shoot three stories into the air. MISSION GEYSER!!! pic.twitter.com/VefmViohtJ. — supertamsf (@supertamsf) June 5, 2014. …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
A’s draft — last two first-rounders were high school hittersSFGate (blog)For a team that once built much of its roster on homegrown players, the A’s have just two players on their current roster to come out of their drafts: pitchers Sonny Gray and Sean Doolittle, who was drafted as a hitter. Fact is, the A’s … Read more
USA TODAYThe rebuilding process isn’t over for the Oakland Raiders, but general manager Reggie McKenzie sent a clear message with the way he built the 2014 roster: It’s time to start winning now. The list of additions — including quarterback Matt Schaub …Fantasy Football Team Preview: 2014 Oakland RaidersFox News all 3 news articles …read … Read more
Back to Fitness: Start Now to Be Fit for the Women’s Four MilerThe Crozet GazetteThe 2014 Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler will take place August 30. Starting at Foxfield, 3,500 women will head out scenic Garth Road. All proceeds go to the U.Va. Cancer Center’s Breast Care Program. It’s a great cause, and the proceeds stay … Read more
Albuquerque homeless program hits milestoneKOB.comA program that is helping hundreds of Albuquerque’s homeless find homes reached a milestone Thursday and it’s just getting started. “Albuquerque Heading Home” has helped more than 300 people find a place to live since the program started three years … and more …read more Source: Albuquerque NM News From Google … Read more
TMZ.comJustin Bieber is getting an N-word pass from Mike Tyson — at least for now … because “Iron Mike” is chalking up JB’s racial comments as a “mistake” that he hopes the pop star can learn from. Tyson decided to voice his opinion after watching Whoopi …Whoopi Goldberg Defends Bieber Using N-Word: ‘He’s Canadian’Huffington Post … Read more
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion, Ryan Lochte, Shirley Chung, Amazing Johnathan …Las Vegas SunLongtime friend and “smashing entertainer” Gallagher became an ordained minister specifically to marry the couple in what they are describing as “one of the most off-the-wall weddings Las Vegas has ever hosted.” A.J.’s office confirmed my report with … and more …read more … Read more
Yahoo Canada SportsSAN ANTONIO – The first time Tony Parker dribbles full speed in Thursday’s opener of the NBA Finals will be the first time he truly tests his sore left ankle since injuring it. Parker did not play in the second half of the Spurs’ series-clinching …Finals thoughts: Heat-Spurs rematchESPNNBA Finals preview Spurs stand … Read more
Large Denver group, including mayor, to visit Seattle for urban studyThe Denver PostA contingent of 99 people from Denver city government and the downtown business and nonprofit worlds will head to Seattle Sunday for an urban study trip. Mayor Michael Hancock, a half-dozen City Council members and several city officials are among … …read more … Read more
Five Long Island tech startups to share $500000 boostNewsdayLesko said politics played no part in the decision to invest in the companies, explaining the Emerging Technology Fund first decides to invest in certain startups, and Accelerate’s four-member investment committee then agrees to match the funding.Accelerate LI Seeds First Batch of Biotech, Cleantech StartupsXconomyAccelerate Long Island … Read more
NFL Draft Won’t Take Place at Radio City Music Hall in 2015; Shifting to Four …Dawgs By NatureOn Thursday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network and Bart Hubbach of the New York Post reported on details around the 2015 NFL Draft. The big news is that the draft will not be held at Radio City … Read more
Bangor Daily NewsThe first United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport landed at Bangor International Airport Thursday afternoon and was greeted by a pair of firetrucks shooting arcs of water over the plane as it taxied in and a celebration thrown …Local airport improves traveling timeWNEM SaginawFirst flight from Chicago O’Hare lands in Erie … Read more
Hershey hits the Las Vegas Strip with opening of new West Coast flagship storeThe Patriot-NewsAn Empire State Building made of 1,800 Hershey bars is on display at the new Hershey Chocolate World store that opened today on the Las Vegas Strip. The West Coast flagship store in the New York-New York Hotel & Casino occupies … Read more
Bellarmine names Chris Tinius as head women’s soccer coachWAVELOUISVILLE, KY – Bellarmine University Director of Athletic Scott Wiegandt announced today that Chris Tinius (tin-ee-us) is the new women’s head soccer coach for the Bellarmine program. Tinius, most recently the associate head coach at Western Kentucky … and more …read more Source: Women Soccer News From … Read more
Comparing Cutler’s deal to Kaepernick’sESPN (blog)Based on initial numbers thrown out regarding the value of Colin Kaepernick’s new contract, Jay Cutler’s deal screams that perhaps the Chicago Bears overpaid. Or did they? It’s a difficult comparison to make, but we’ll certainly try. Jones. Kaepernick … and more …read more Source: Chicago News From Google News
SportingNews.comI’d like to thank @UKMitchBarnhart and @UKYpres for their commitment to me, my family and the basketball staff. — John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) June 5, 2014. W/continued support from our administration & the greatest, craziest fans in college bball …Kentucky gives Calipari 7-year, $52.5 million dealMacon Telegraph (blog)Former UMass basketball coach John Calipari signs 7-year, $52 … Read more
Super Bowl to scrap Roman numerals for a yearPeoria Journal StarNEW YORK — The Super Bowl will scrap the Roman numerals for a year. The 50th edition of the game will be played in February 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The NFL said Wednesday it will be called “Super Bowl 50” instead of “Super Bowl … Read more
NFL.comThe annual function won’t return to Radio City Music Hall next year, a league source told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport on Thursday. Venue officials informed the NFL that it would not be available to host in April or May of next year, Rapoport reported.NFL draft could move to Los Angeles next yearLos Angeles TimesNFL … Read more
Bangor Daily NewsThe first United Airlines flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport landed at Bangor International Airport Thursday afternoon and was greeted by a pair of firetrucks shooting arcs of water over the plane as it taxied in and a celebration thrown …Chicago Flights Begin TodayYourErie all 3 news articles …read more Source: United Airlines … Read more
Savage suggests pushing back NFL draft declaration deadlineNFL.comThe record number of underclassmen that declared early eligibility for the NFL draft this year (98) has been a hot topic since the draft closed with 36 of them undrafted. How to lower that number in future drafts is no easy question, but Senior Bowl …Inside Slant: Underclassmen … Read more
Us MagazineCarrie Underwood and Mike Fisher at the CMT Awards Carrie Underwood told Us Weekly who she thinks is the sexiest man in her life — and the sexiest man in country music! Here, she’s photographed backstage with husband Mike Fisher at the 2014 CMT …CMT Music Awards 2014: Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line reenact … Read more
Yahoo News Canada (blog)Taylor Swift getting to know a patient from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cancer Center. (Splash News). Taylor Swift may be known for penning some biting breakup songs, but she’s all heart. The 24-year-old country singer, who has topped … and more …read more Source: Celeb News From Google News
Sydney Morning HeraldAn independent analysis has confirmed searchers are looking in the right place for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. The news comes a week after the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said the narrowed-down area where acoustic ”pings” were …ATSB: Analysis shows search for disappeared Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is …NEWS.com.auMissing flight MH370: Search … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldAn independent analysis has confirmed searchers are looking in the right place for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. The news comes a week after the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said the narrowed-down area where acoustic ”pings” were …ATSB: Analysis shows search for disappeared Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is …NEWS.com.auNow, Australia outsources the … Read more
Insurance JournalTwo Oakland Raiders cheerleaders have sued the team and the NFL claiming they were subjected to poor working conditions while being paid less than minimum wage. The complaint was filed Tuesday in Alameda Superior Court by Raiderettes identified as …2 Raiderettes sue team, NFL over pay and insultsKTVU San FranciscoNFL Cheerleader Lawsuit: Raiderettes Tackle … Read more
News & ObserverPatriots Football. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches on the field during an NFL football organized team activity in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 5, 2014. MICHAEL DWYER — AP Photo. Patriots Football … LeGarrette Blount … and more …read more Source: NFL – AFC Game News From Google
College Basketball: Eastern Illinois gets a hat trick with signing of East …Aurora Beacon NewsHe may have played “Robin” to Ryan Boatright’s “Batman” at East Aurora, but LeTrell “Snoop” Viser hasn’t been sitting idly by as his best friend was helping Connecticut win the national title in men’s basketball. Well, with the exception of that … Read more
Jewellers turn to mobile gamingFinancial TimesFor advertisers, customers and potential customers were once unreachable when they were waiting for a companion in a restaurant, or in bed. But mobile gaming apps have changed all that. The games are more popular among affluent internet users than … …read more Source: Gaming News Feed From Google News
E! OnlineSummer is almost here and it’s time to heat up your wardrobe and experiment with these brand new, white-hot fashion trends. Instudio Segment E! Trend: Gladiator sandals, Felt hats. This summer we’re going to see the knee grazing gladiator flats as a … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
Press HeraldNew England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley talks with reporters following an NFL football organized team activity in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 5, 2014. The Associated Press/Michael Dwyer. The Patriots continued … LeGarrette Blount …Ridley focused on eliminating fumblesKansas.com all 19 news articles …read more Source: NFL – AFC Game News From Google
Jweekly.comAlso in January, posters railing against Oakland mayoral candidate Libby Schaaf included an image of a swastika scrawled on her forehead. “The FBI contacted me regarding this matter and did open an investigation over concern that a group of neo-Nazis … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf Oakland News From Google
Kansas.comNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches on the field during an NFL football organized team activity in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 5, 2014. Patriots Football. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo. New England Patriots … LeGarrette Blount … and more …read more Source: NFL – AFC Game News From Google
Construction begins in Skyrise MiamiLocal 10WON’T A CONCERN FOR US. I’LL BE BACK IN A FEW MINUTE. TODAY MORK THE FIRST OFFICIALLY PILING GOING INTO THE GROUND FOR SKY RISE MIAMI, PLAN FOR PRIME PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN. THE $430 MILLION OBSERVATION … …read more Source: Miami News From Google
SFGate (blog)He was a first-round pick of the Blue Jays in 2011 but chose to attend college. He’s 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds who throws in the mid-90s and a couple of breaking pitches. He has been inconsistent this year, but obviously the Giants — Dick Tidrow in …San Francisco Giants select Vanderbilt RHP Tyler Beede … Read more