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United Airlines, others expanding perks for frequent fliers at LAXDaily BreezeUnited Airlines is about to launch a new program at Los Angeles International Airport that will widen the “travel caste system” in which favored passengers are pampered with perks not available to occasional fliers. Under the program, United will drive … …read more Source: United … Read more
ForbesDuring pre-deal investor education in Hong Kong last week, Weibo management was seeking to raise roughly $500mn on a $6bn valuation. The Weibo story seems to have failed to excite Asian investors. According to the company’s latest SEC filing, filed …Chinese Social–Media Service Weibo Unveils Estimated Terms of IPOWall Street Journal all 84 news articles … Read more
Wall Street JournalThis was not going to be an objective NCAA men’s basketball column, no way, not in the slightest. It was going to be nauseatingly biased. The University of Wisconsin was in the Final Four against Kentucky, and Wisconsin is my alma mater. (At least I …It’s UK’s Fab Five vs. Connecticut for college … Read more
Wall Street JournalNEW DELHI—The man leading polls to become India’s next prime minister may finally be outrunning his past. When thousands of terrified Muslims fled their homes during religious riots in the state of Gujarat in 2002, the state’s Hindu-nationalist chief minister … and more …read more Source: Bharatiya Janata Party News From Google News … Read more
Entertainment Tonight NewsOnce again, Marvel is the king of the mountain as Captain America: The Winter Soldier had a stellar opening weekend, earning $96.2 million, making it the largest April opening in box office history. The film dominated the weekend, pushing the second and …Disney’s latest hero, ‘Captain America,’ sets box office recordReuters‘Winter Soldier’ balances … Read more
3D Modi to greet nine rallies in capitalTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: For one of its most expensive campaign exercises, BJP has planned a 3D rally of its prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, in Delhi. BJP leaders say, a 10-foot-tall virtual image of Modi will address gatherings at nine locations across the … and more …read … Read more
USA TODAYARLINGTON, Texas — It seems like ages ago now, but Kentucky center Willie Cauley-Stein remembers quite vividly his reaction to finding out the Wildcats were given a No. 8 seed on Selection Sunday. “It was like a slap in the face,” Cauley-Stein said.NCAA preview: Connecticut vs. KentuckyLos Angeles TimesGreatest NCAA tournament runsESPNFINALS WATCH: Sights … Read more
New York TimesJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Sunday that Israel would take its own “unilateral steps” in response to the Palestinians’ move last week to join international conventions and reiterated that a Palestinian state could be created …Palestinians dismiss Netanyahu’s threat of unilateral movesJerusalem PostLast-ditch Middle East talks failThe AustralianIsraeli Premier Threatens Palestinian … Read more
The TennesseanAt least, that’s the case for Japan and Tennessee, where 60 percent of foreign direct investment comes from Japan. More than 180 Japanese companies, including Nissan and Bridgestone Americas, have created nearly 40,000 jobs in the state, and nearly …Get a Taste of Japan at the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival DowntownNashville Scene all 2 … Read more
‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Has Begun Shooting, Casting Nearly Complete, Says …VarietyWhile Disney chairman Alan Horn remained mostly tight lipped during an interview at the Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television in Los Angeles, he did let it slip that “Star Wars Episode VII” has already begun shooting and has much of its cast. … Read more
Philly.comAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Augusta National not only has female members, on Sunday it crowned its first female champion. Nine-year-old Kelly Xu of Santa Monica, Calif., was the first of eight youngsters to win the inaugural “Drive, Chip and Putt” contest. The skills …Players get first look at ‘new’ 17th hole at AugustaGolfweek.comMeet 9-year-old Kelly … Read more
seattlepi.comThe generation he spoke for has become gray and middle-aged. The city he transformed with raw punk now gleams with tech empires and condos. Twenty years after his death, Kurt Cobain’s musical legacy is absolute, a feat to hail this week at Nirvana’s …Did Cobain murder theories unwittingly begin with Seattle cops?Toronto StarMuse and St. … Read more
Christian Science MonitorHungarians head to the polls today in a crucial race that could lead Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to another landslide victory. Skip to next paragraph. In Pictures On the road to recovery in Europe. Related stories. Think you know Europe? Take our geography …Hungary Prime Minister Wins 3rd TermABC NewsHungarian PM Declares Victory … Read more
Wall Street JournalSeveral hundred Mormon women seeking more authority within the Mormon Church were turned away over the weekend at Temple Square in Salt Lake City after they attempted to enter a key meeting of the church’s general conference. Joanna Brooks, a …Atheists march around Mormon Temple Square in UtahSFGateEx-Mormons deliver resignation letters to LDS … Read more
ESPNJames scored 38 points and the Heat survived an NBA-record 22 3-point attempts from New York’s J.R. Smith in a 102-91 victory that kept Miami atop the Eastern Conference standings. “You do your job and you live with the results,” James said. “We lived …Heat Dent NYK’s Playoff Hopes in WinBleacher ReportLeBron James, Miami Heat … Read more
BBC NewsThe first System 360 mainframe was unveiled on 7 April 1964 and its arrival marked a break with all general purpose computers that came before. The machines made it possible to upgrade the processors but still keep using the same code and peripherals …IBM mainframes mark 50th anniversaryFond du Lac Reporter all 39 news … Read more
Wall Street JournalEven though she isn’t officially running, Mrs. Clinton retains huge influence with the Democratic Party’s fundraising and get-out-the-vote machinery. A super PAC called “Ready for Hillary” is recruiting Clinton campaign volunteers in Iowa, New … and more …read more Source: Democratic Party News From Google News
ESPNLos Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants while the team awaited MRI results on his injured left thumb. Puig jammed his thumb sliding headfirst into first base on …Puig’s scratched by thumb problemThe StateDodgers Scratch Puig From Series Finale With Swollen … Read more
Social Calendar: April 7Pasadena Star-News… Healthy Mobil Dental Clinic, and Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley. The Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena. … hosts “It Takes a Community Benefit 2014”: A Tribute to Sabado Gigante. Mijares Restaurant, 145 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena. …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
ABC NewsReigning AL saves leader Jim Johnson struck out two and closed it out this time after losing back-to-back outings to begin with his new team, sealing the Oakland Athletics’ 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Brandon Moss hit a three-run …Felix Hernandez in top form as A’s lose to Seattle MarinersSan Jose … Read more
Fowler: We have reached a golden age in Charlotte pro sports uptownThe StateAnd of course we have the Panthers, who loom over all of the local franchises because of the colossus that is the NFL. Despite all the wailing … In January 1997, the Panthers played two playoff games, eventually losing in the NFC championship … Read more
Jones’ Playoff Chip-in Wins Houston OpenABC NewsMatt Jones told his caddy he was about to make a 42-yard chip-in on the first playoff hole at the Houston Open. The Australian did just that on Sunday, earning his first PGA Tour win in spectacular fashion — and changing his immediate travel plans in …Matt Jones edges … Read more
Small business column: New Orleans festival targets lovers of startupsGreen Bay Press Gazette“We became a startup city,” Williamson said. “We realized that if entrepreneurs create change, then this is their moment.” Williamson was well-positioned to help lead that transformation. In 2000, he and two friends had started The Idea Village with … and more …read … Read more
London Free PressOne of the London Knights’ best recruiting tools to attract their new first-round pick Max Jones came inadvertently from the Plymouth Whalers. “Last year, my brother Mitch (a current Plymouth defenceman) was hurt and took videos of (Budweiser Gardens …London Knights’ Max Jones pick highlights intrigue in OHL Priority Selection …Yahoo Canada Sports … Read more
MashableLast week, Ukraine’s Central Electoral Commission rejected Vader’s bid to run, saying that his application was “questionable,” according to the BBC. However, the UIP appealed the refusal, and Vader is continuing to campaign, Feldman reported.A Darth Vader impersonator’s dream of becoming Ukrainian president may be …MetroUkraine: ‘Darth Vader’ presidency bid rejectedBBC NewsUkraine: Darth Vader presidential … Read more
‘Game of Thrones’ Opening Sequence Reimagined With Social MediaMashableThe battle for social–media supremacy isn’t as bloody as the wars in Game of Thrones, but what would Westeros and Essos look like if House Stark, House Lannister and House Targaryen were replaced with House Facebook, House Google and House … and more …read more Source: Social … Read more
The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — The Indians played the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game series Sunday at Progressive Field. Here is a capsule look from The Plain Dealer reporter Dennis Manoloff, who filed from the DMan Cave in Northeast Ohio after …Jason Kipnis signs 6-year dealESPNTwins beat Cleveland, take two-game win streak … Read more
The StateOakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Brandon Moss smashed a three-run homer to back a solid start from Sonny Gray, as the Oakland Athletics edged the Seattle Mariners, 6-3, on Sunday in the finale of a rain-shortened three-game set at O.co Coliseum.Playing surface remained wet from steady rains; no makeup date announcedMLB.comSeattle Mariners (4-1) at Oakland … Read more
USA TODAYLAS VEGAS — They dazzled on the red carpet, and now some of country music’s hottest artists will walk home winners at tonight’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas (CBS, 8 ET/tape delay PT). IT’S A BOY: Chris Janson and his wife, Kelly, …2014 ACM Awards sets up at MGM Grand Garden … Read more
USA TODAYLAS VEGAS — Country music’s hottest artists are hitting the red carpet for tonight’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas (CBS, 8 ET/tape delay PT). PRE-SHOW JITTERS: “I’m actually afraid of winning. Then I’ll have to get up and actually speak …ACM Awards Red Carpet Arrivals: Country Stars Hit Las VegasHollywood Reporter … Read more
BloombergAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, having called Japan his country’s closest friend in Asia, will seek this week to overcome Chinese unease about his loyalties in a region beset by territorial tensions. Abbott is visiting Japan, a strategic ally …Weighty issues remain for Japan, Australia in trade pact talksThe Star Online all 387 news articles … Read more
Fox NewsThe cold case murder of a 14-year-old runaway has been solved, according to local authorities in Wisconsin. The partially nude body of Amber Gail Creek, of Palantine, Ill., was found in a wildlife refuge in 1997 with a taunting message written by the killer on …Stevens Point art festival showcases Midwest artistsWAOW17 years later, … Read more
Guardian Liberty VoiceRecently, Mazda announced that it would be recalling 42,000 of its Mazda6 sedans because yellow sac spiders can weave a web in a vent hose and cause the fuel tank to crack. The news had hardly spread out when Twitter users got down to business: …Spiders weave web of woe for Mazda6 ownersKPHO … Read more
Philly police: Tot, 2, picks up gun, kills sisterHonolulu Star-AdvertiserPHILADELPHIA >> Philadelphia police say a 2-year-old got hold of a loaded gun and fatally shot his 11-year-old sister. Police say the fatal bullet struck the girl’s shoulder and then traveled to her chest. Lt. John Walker says the mother was home … and more …read … Read more
2014 NFL Draft: Montana Linebacker Jordan Tripp Will Visit the EaglesBleeding Green NationAnthony Patch, the Eagles Director of College Scouting. This isn’t the first time the Eagles have shown interest in Tripp. Howie Roseman, Chip Kelly and Tom Gamble all met with Tripp at the NFL Combine — not once, but twice, a source has … Read more