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New York TimesTwo major fires roared through Southern California on Tuesday and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, in the latest outburst of what has been one of the state’s worst fire seasons. Photo. James and Josie Ralstin of Ventura, Calif … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By … Read more
KQEDThousands of city workers in Oakland went on strike Tuesday, shutting down street cleaning, library and other public services after union leaders and city officials couldn’t agree on a new labor contract. Police and fire services are not affected but …Approximately 3000 Oakland city workers go on strikeEast Bay Times3000 City of Oakland workers striking … Read more
Knoxville News SentinelPeyton Manning passed for 11201 yards during his Tennessee career from 1994-97.Peyton Manning joins College Football Hall of Fame – IndyStarIndianapolis StarPeyton inducted into College Football Hall of FameLocal 8 NowManning: My role at Tennessee is now ‘donor, supporter, fan’Virginian-PilotWBIR-TVall 18 news articles …read more Source:: College Football News By Google News
Zone Coverage (blog)Defenseman and Warroad, Minnesota native Gigi Marvin – who is entering her third Olympics with Team USA – reflected on the team’s growth from those 2014 games to now by saying, “This is by far the best hockey that we’ve ever played. Everyone is pushing …With Olympics getting closer, do US women regret … Read more
New York PostThe NFL is reeling after a violent, ugly game Monday night between the Steelers and Bengals, which featured frightening injuries, many penalties and terrible behavior. A truly scary moment happened when Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a back … and more …read more Source:: NFL Super Bowl News From Google News
‘Breadwinner’ author says the film adaptation awards buzz is ‘phenomenal’CTV NewsCanadian author Deborah Ellis is thrilled the big screen adaptation of her young adult novel “The Breadwinner” is getting major awards buzz. But she’s quick to divert credit to the film’s director and creative team. Director Nora Twomey and her team of … and more … Read more
WIREDThere was a time when every gadget did something completely different. Your phone was fast and lasted three days in your pocket, but it could only do a few things. Your computer was massively capable, but so big you couldn’t lug it anywhere. Everything …Smartphone Guts Are Coming to Windows Laptops, and It Could Triple … Read more
FOX5 Las VegasThe Marquee outside of the Rio Hotel and Casino is shown in an undated image. (File/FOX5). LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -. A 50-year-old man from California has filed the first lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment in connection with a legionnaire’s outbreak at … …read more Source:: Las Vegas Hotels News By Google News
News3LVLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Donny and Marie Osmond are set to mark a major milestone on the Las Vegas Strip. The duo is extending their critically-acclaimed residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas through the end of 2018, marking one decade on the Strip. Having … and more …read more Source:: Las Vegas Strip News By … Read more
Financial PostWith Quebec becoming a hotbed for game development activity, the reasons to attend MIGS have multiplied. The conference’s job fair connects workers with employers at Montreal-based studios both big and small. People already gainfully employed and … …read more Source:: Game Developers Conference News By Google News
Eater VegasGRAND BAZAAR SHOPS — Located just steps from Bally’s Las Vegas, Redneck Riviera will feature food from Wahlburger’s and live country entertainment. [EaterWire]. HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS — If a day at the rodeo calls for a steak dinner, Ruth’s Chris Steak … and more …read more Source:: Las Vegas Restaurant News By Google News
NPRIlse Metchek, head of the California Fashion Association, calls people like Louie “influencers.” She believes they are changing how the fashion industry works. “Influencers are the new Vogue,” Metchek says. “They get front row seats at the fashion … and more …read more Source:: Fashion Week News By Google News
Las Vegas Review-JournalAl Evans walked away with a Las Vegas 51’s swag bag, complete with a T-shirt and ball cap bearing the minor league team’s logo. For Ricky Tucker, it was a small cleaning pad for his cellphone. Bus riders braved the blast of winter wind early Tuesday to … …read more Source:: Las Vegas … Read more
BZ WeeklyRoyce Micro-cap Trust Inc (NYSE:RMT) institutional sentiment increased to 1.39 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.52, from 0.87 in 2017Q1. The ratio is positive, as 32 hedge funds increased and started new positions, while 23 sold and reduced stakes in Royce Micro …Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc. (RMT) to Issue Dividend Increase – $0.20 Per … Read more
United Airlines named best overall frequent flyer program in the worldSaipan TribuneMileagePlus members earn award miles by flying United, United Express, Star Alliance airlines or other airline partners, and by purchasing products or services from partners around the globe. Members enjoy a variety of options for using those award … …read more Source:: United Airlines … Read more
Patch.comThe term ‘pit bull’ is often used to describe dogs with similar physical characteristics, and the physical variation amongst “bully breed” dogs makes it difficult for anyone – even experts – to identify them visually as distinct from “non-pit bulls … …read more Source:: Beverly Hills News By Google News
Sacramento BeeA guy named Ellington lined up at wide receiver for the Houston Texans on Sunday and caught five passes for 56 yards on six targets. Here’s the catch: It was running back Andre Ellington, not his cousin, former 49ers receiver Bruce Ellington. The … and more …read more Source:: SF 49ers News By Google … Read more
Yahoo SportsThings will only get worse for a Hawks team that owns the NBA’s second-worst record (5-18) against the league’s second-easiest schedule so far this season. That’s not going to do much to help Atlanta’s attendance, which at 75.5 percent capacity is the …Nets avenge home loss with 110-90 win over Hawks in AtlantaNew York … Read more
The DriveWhen Mercedes-Benz offered The Drive an exclusive opportunity to photograph the lovely new CLS in action, we thought it deserved a setting that was dynamic, colorful, and a bit glamorous. So we took it to Rodeo Drive to capture the glistening sheet … and more …read more Source:: Beverly Hills News By Google News
BillboardThe influence of Latino MCs has been a mainstay in hip–hop since its inception, from pioneers like Prince Whipper Whip and Prince Markie Dee to game-changing influencers like The Beatnuts and Chino XL to multi-platinum selling artists like Cypress Hill … …read more Source:: Hip Hop News From Google News
BerkeleysideHe was best known for his Italian restaurant Spettro in Oakland, but he also spent time in the kitchens of Gulf Coast Oyster Bar in Old Oakland and Dragonfly Teahouse in Berkeley. His first encounter with Vietnamese food was in the ’80s, when the owner … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
Legendary names entertainment lawyer Joshua Grode as new CEOLos Angeles TimesGrode said the firm’s improved finances will help Legendary adapt to massive changes in the entertainment business brought on by disruption from digital players. Part of his plan is to pursue acquisitions, including data-driven companies, he said. “The … …read more Source:: Entertainment News From … Read more
The VergeMicrosoft and Qualcomm are officially unveiling the first ARM-powered Windows 10 laptops today. As expected, HP, Lenovo, and Asus are the manufacturers creating these new laptops that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The first devices are …Microsoft launches Windows 10 on ARM, with HP and ASUS promising 20+ hours of battery lifeTechCrunchHere are … Read more
48 HillsThroughout the Bay Area Thu/7-Thu/21 (Oakland Fri/15 and Sun/17, SF Sat/16). More info here. HOLIDAY GAIETY WITH ARMISTEAD MAUPIN The beloved author of Tales of the City is joined by scarily brilliant drag emcee Peaches Christ, SF Symphony conductor … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News
CNETIf you’ve got an Amazon FireTV, say goodbye to using it to watch YouTube. The Google-owned video service is cutting access to the Amazon device on January 1st, a Google spokeswoman said Monday. YouTube is also cutting access again today for a second …Google is blocking YouTube on Amazon’s Echo Show and Fire TVEngadget all … Read more
NewsdayIf you consider yourself a traveler rather than a tourist, you might tend to avoid Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach. It’s too commercial. Overcrowded. Too much of a South Seas cliché. But if you’ve been there you know there’s lots to love about the crazy scene … …read more Source:: Honolulu News By Google News
Washington Free BeaconA libertarian student group has sued the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) for refusing to grant it official club status, alleging political discrimination. Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), which describes itself as “not political, or …Holiday shopping a cinch with UC Berkeley’s gift guideUC BerkeleyConservative group sues Berkeley for denying club statusCampus … Read more
Washington PostThe brutality of the NFL was on vivid display Monday night for those fans in attendance in Cincinnati or watching on TV screens across the country via the ESPN telecast. It was difficult and uncomfortable to watch. The Steelers-Bengals game was played …Replacing ‘unbelievable teammate’ Ryan Shazier tough task for SteelersESPN (blog)Steelers edge Bengals … Read more
Miami HeraldHe never meant to open an Indian restaurant. And certainly not two in the same year. It all started with those dinner parties at the Homestead property Niven Patel bought in 2013, while still working as chef de cuisine for Michael Schwartz in the … …read more Source:: Miami Restaurant News By Google News
Sports IllustratedThe draft will take place on April 26-28 in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium. The Cleveland Browns, 0–12 season, have likely cemented the first pick. But the rest of the order is up in the air between the San Francisco 49ers (2–10), New York Giants (2 …FSU’s Derwin James declares for NFL draftABC NewsFSU’s … Read more
CNBCMark Fisher, one of the most well-known traders on Wall Street, has put together an alternative index to the 120-year-old Dow Jones industrial average. Fisher, the CEO of MBF Clearing Corp., launched the “Essential 40” index earlier this year, an index … and more …read more Source:: Dow Jones News By Google News
WGLT News“If you’re not ready for it, you’re gonna get mowed over by it,” said Chuck Erickson, chair of the McLean County Republican Party and a County Board member. “I’ve been telling Republicans all along that the Democrats are energized and they’re focused … …read more Source:: Democratic Party Victory News from Google News
VarietyOnce again the Writers Guild of America’s eligibility strictures, which stipulate that a qualifying production must conform to the guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement, have rendered a number of this year’s screenplay Oscar hopefuls non-factors in the … and more …read more Source:: Movie Awards News By Google News
NBC Bay AreaThousands of city workers in Oakland went on strike Tuesday, shutting down street cleaning, library and other public services after union leaders and city officials couldn’t agree on a new labor contract. Police and fire services are not affected but …Approximately 3000 Oakland city workers go on strikeEast Bay TimesOakland City Workers Plan … Read more
Florida State star Derwin James declares for NFL Draft, will skip bowl gameCBSSports.comFlorida State kept its 36-year bowl streak alive by rescheduling its game against Louisiana-Monroe and then beating the Warhawks. However, there’s probably not a lot of actual excitement about the Independence Bowl, and now the Seminoles will be … …read more Source:: NFL … Read more