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NFL notes: Rams owner involved in L.A. stadium projectSalt Lake TribuneChris Meany, senior vice president of Hollywood Park Land Company unveils an architectural rendering of a proposed NFL stadium at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. The owner of the St. Louis Rams plans to build an NFL stadium …Rams Owner, Hollywood … Read more
College football: Oregon looks to learn from year’s only lossSalt Lake TribuneThe second-seeded Ducks (13-1) defeated Florida State in college football’s first playoffs to advance, while the fourth-seeded Buckeyes (13-1) upset Alabama. Back in early October, Oregon was undefeated and ranked second in The Associated Press poll.Lone loss provided valuable lesson for DucksMacon Telegraph (blog)Oregon … Read more
Sony Introduces New 4K and Full HD Action Cams at CES 2015Transworld BusinessThe new Sony 4K Action Cam FDR-X1000V will be sold for about $500 and is packaged with the SPK-X1 waterproof case. Sony Introduces New 4K and Full HD Action Cams at CES 2015. PRESS RELEASE – LAS VEGAS, Jan 5, 2015 – Sony … Read more
Former SF Giants All-Star Stu Miller dies at 87SFGateStu Miller was a superb major-league pitcher for 16 seasons and was best known for something he swore did not happen on a windy 1961 afternoon at Candlestick Park. In the process, the reputation of San Francisco’s ballpark was cemented. Mr. Miller, the …Former SF Giants All-Star … Read more
SFMTA clashes with City Hall over Uber pilot program for wheelchair-accessible …San Francisco ExaminerThe future of wheelchair-accessible transit in San Francisco is in crisis, but one plan could either revitalize it or doom it, depending on whom you ask. Uber has been in talks with San Francisco to obtain exclusive use of city transit services … Read more
New Mayor Libby Schaaf Says ‘It’s Hella Time For Oakland‘KRON 4Speaking to several thousand people who packed the Paramount Theatre for the swearing-in ceremony for her and other city and school district officials, Schaaf rattled off a number of goals, including getting Oakland off the nation’s top 10 list for …Libby Schaaf offers reasons to … Read more
Missing Richmond teen ‘scared’ in social media postSFGatePolice in Richmond are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl who went missing New Year’s Day and may be being held against her will, officials said. Belinda Jean Carson, 16, was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. A post the girl …and more …read … Read more
New Dallas bag ordinance rankles some shoppersWFAA“You’re already using my tax money to clean the streets,” Briseida Hernandez said. “I don’t need to pay an extra five cents to get you to clean the streets. No, it’s not fair.” According to the City of Dallas, retailers who violate the plastic bag …At Grocery Stores, Dallas‘ … Read more
Dallas asst. DA arrested for DWI, uses slurs with policeWFAADALLAS — Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Justin Moore was arrested for driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning. According to Dallas Police’s arrest report, Moore, a DeSoto resident, was speeding, weaving in and out of lanes …Police: Dallas County prosecutor charged with DWI called officers KKK … Read more
TSA Firearm Confiscation Cases Up For Another YearNBC 7 San DiegoAt San Diego’s Lindbergh Field, 11 firearms were detected in 2014. That’s less than Los Angeles and San Francisco, both of which had 17 detected firearms, the report says. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, where gun laws are much more …and more …read … Read more
Man shot, wounded while driving in South Los AngelesLos Angeles TimesThe man was hit by gunfire just after 2 p.m. at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Adams Boulevard, said Lt. Ellis Imaizumi, a watch commander at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Community Police Station. After being shot, the man drove …Man dies after … Read more
Emanuel’s push for Obama library: Hearings next week, South Shore park …Chicago Sun-Times – Breaking News (blog)Mayor Rahm Emanuel took the first public steps on Monday to rescue the University of Chicago’s troubled bid for the Obama Presidential Library and Museum, moving to secure rights to Chicago Park District land and taking the South Shore … Read more
Brutal Cold Freezes Chicago Leaving Winter ScenesNBCNews.comKevin Roth, lead meteorologist at The Weather Channel, said Chicago would likely not see temperatures above zero Wednesday. Northeast cities like New York and Boston, he added, would struggle to hit highs in the teens Thursday. “People need to be …Map: Warming Centers in Cook, DuPage CountiesNBC Chicagoall 2 … Read more
On Guard: Early battles in race for SenateSan Francisco Examiner“I’m taking a serious look at the Senate race,” Wiener told The San Francisco Examiner. “But right now, I’m very focused on my work at the Board of Supervisors.” “Delegates typically play a very key role for a diverse slate to represent the Democratic … …read … Read more
Charges in East Oakland metal-pipe slayingSFGateA convicted felon was charged Monday with murder in the beating death of a man near his East Oakland home. Warren Rodgers, 46, was arrested early New Year’s Eve in connection with last month’s killing of Ronald Coelho Jr. He had used a metal pipe to …Felon charged in beating … Read more
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Strip Scribbles: Tiesto renews contract at Hakkasan; $10 million makeover at XSLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun. January 5, 2015. Currently: 51° — Complete forecast | Log in | Create an account · Las Vegas Sun · News · Vegas INC – Business · Opinion · Sports · Politics · Entertainment · Las Vegas Weekly · … Read more
Florida Gay Marriage Ban Heads for Midnight End as Miami-Dade Judge Lifts StayNBC 6 South FloridaThe statewide ban ends at midnight after U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that his decision that said the marriage ban was unconstitutional applies to all counties in the state. But as the rest of the state’s same-sex couples waited, … Read more
Fashion Week Suffers Yet Another Huge LossRefinery29Better soak up New York Fashion Week as much as you can this season — because after the fall 2015 shows in February, things definitely won’t be the same. Just last month, we received confirmation that the event is getting kicked out of its Lincoln …IMG to Acquire Made … Read more
Houston Astros Top Three First Base ProspectsHouse of HoustonWith the winter meetings finishing up we will begin to look at the Houston Astros top prospects at each position. This will be a fun series as the Astros have great depth at nearly every position. In this part of the series we will look at the … Read more
Pedestrian seriously injured on Nellis BoulevardLas Vegas SunLas Vegas Sun. January 5, 2015. Currently: 51° — Complete forecast | Log in | Create an account · Las Vegas Sun · News · Vegas INC – Business · Opinion · Sports · Politics · Entertainment · Las Vegas Weekly · Robin Leach’s Vegas DeLuxe · UFC … Read more
Mercedes Benz Concept Car Of The Future At CES #CES2015 – Video Mercedes Benz Concept Car Of The Future At CES #CES2015 Mercedes Benz rolls out Concept Car Of The Future. It will have a tremendous impact the car company says. I looks like a car from Minority Report. The wheels are spaced so far … Read more
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Benny Tai, Jimmy Lai and Joshua Wong among 30 Occupy figures targeted for …South China Morning Post (subscription)It is understood police have failed to contact Wong or Lai, who is not in Hong Kong, and have drawn up a second list of 100 democracy activists. “We target the key players first and then we will … Read more
‘Fat Actress‘ Kirstie Alley Drops 50 Pounds! How Did She Do It?The InquisitrBack in April, Kirstie Alley decided to go back to the Jenny Craig diet – a regimen that she was a spokesperson for back in the day. When she was the spokesperson for Jenny Craig from 2004 to 2007, Alley lost a whopping … Read more
SteelSeries Has An Eye-Tracking Camera For GamingKotaku AustraliaThe slow march towards using all of your body parts to control a video game trudges on, this time with an eye-tracking gadget that lets you control and share your game thanks to SteelSeries and a company called Tobii. The Tobii EyeX powering the new …The SteelSeries Sentry … Read more
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Complicated Ownership structure has drawn out Atlanta Hawks sale processPeachtree HoopsIn a lot of ways the racially charged controversy that engulfed the Atlanta Hawks this summer feels like it was a year ago. Under the guidance of CEO Steve Koonin, the franchise has set about rebuilding trust within the Atlanta community while the …and more … Read more
Expect Slick Tuesday Morning Commute, Light Snow AccumulationNBC4 WashingtonThe D.C. metro area could get a dusting to 1 inch of snow on untreated surfaces, with areas farther north and west seeing 1-3 inches of snow, according to Storm Team4. Drivers may encounter slippery roads and delays during the morning commute.and more …read more From:: Washington … Read more
Kansas hires Rob Likens as OCESPNLikens joins David Beaty’s staff at Kansas after spending the past season as the Golden Bears‘ passing game coordinator. He also has coached receivers at Cal the past two years. The Lawrence Journal-World first reported the hire. Cal went from having …Outside receivers coach Rob Likens reportedly leaving Cal to … Read more
Box Office 2014: Top-Grossing Domestic Movies Of The YearDeadline.comThe list of the Top 100 films of the domestic box office this year is heavy on action and sci-fi, with those genres up 9% and 24%, respectively, from a year ago. That’s thanks in part to one of Marvel’s least-known comic properties to hit the big … Read more
Mercedes Benz Classy CES Keynote: Wine, Music – Video Mercedes Benz Classy CES Keynote: Wine, Music. Ok. There are keynotes and then there is the Mercedes Benz Keynote at CES 2015. This event is nothing but cool. First it’s in the Cosmopolitan Hotel Chelsea Theater. Second, it has wine and people in black. Third, it … Read more
For Flight Attendants, High Fashion Goes the Way of Free PeanutsNew York TimesIn the early 1960s, Braniff hired Pucci, the Italian designer who treated airplane aisles as fashion runways. Those who were not quite as bold as Eastern Airlines’ van Gogh-inspired blouses or Southwest’s orange-and-white Creamsicle look usually … …read more From:: Fashion News By … Read more
Penn State football: Jesse James declares for NFL Draft, is third Lions …PennLive.comJesse James, a true junior, announced through the program late Monday afternoon that he would enter the 2015 NFL Draft, joining tackle Donovan Smith and defensive end Deion Barnes as Penn State underclassmen that have decided to do so since the …Penn State … Read more
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