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CBS Local“San Francisco’s going through major social changes, a lot like New York,” Davis told The Associated Press. “Manhattan’s becoming richer, and a lot of the thriving artistic and social scene is moving to Brooklyn. Same thing’s happening in San Francisco.San Francisco political candidate campaigns nude in Times SquareWashington TimesNude San Francisco political candidate campaigns … Read more
Protests against Beverly Hills Hotel fadingPage SixEfforts to boycott the Beverly Hills Hotel appear to be waning. Here, protesters are confronted by a security guard in May — the height of opposition against the hotel. Photo: Getty Images. MORE FROM. Richard Johnson · All hail Marsha Mason · Mike … …read more Source: Beverly Hills … Read more
Chris Christie to be a guest at Mitt Romney’s fundraiser with Jets ownerThe Star-LedgerTRENTON — Mitt Romney and Jets owner Woody Johnson are teaming up to host a major fundraiser in New York City for the national Republican party this fall — and Gov. Chris Christie is one of a few potential 2016 presidential candidates … Read more
AdweekApple gave its social media marketing department a boost with the addition of Musa Tariq as it new head digital marketing director, 9To5Mac reported. Tariq arrives at Apple from Nike, where he served as global senior director of social media and …Apple Hires Nike Social Chief as Digital Marketing Directormediabistro.com all 5 news articles …read … Read more
CEA Applauds Virginia Agreement with Uber and LyftSYS-CON Media (press release)CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/ … and more …read more Source: International CES News By … Read more
Montclair Village: Unique tea bar sets up shopContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — Sophie’s Cuppa Tea recently joined the Montclair streetscape, bringing the imported Chinese tea experience to the village. While tea shops are plentiful, Sophie’s Cuppa Tea’s style is different, … Wei was born in China and owned a … and more …read more Source: Oakland … Read more
CBC.caRussia has massed around 20,000 combat-ready troops on Ukraine’s border and could use the pretext of a humanitarian mission to invade, NATO said on Wednesday, its starkest warning yet that Moscow could soon mount a ground assault against its … …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google News
UT track and field class survives transition intactKnoxville News Sentinel“Track athletes tend to be fairly loyal kids. I think they were happy with the hire.” One of Tennessee’s most prominent signees, sprinter Christian Coleman of Fayetteville, Ga., said he never seriously wavered. “I signed with Coach Clark in March … …read more Source: Fayetteville GA … Read more
SLS Las Vegas gets preliminary OK for gaming licenseLas Vegas SunCARSON CITY — The Nevada Gaming Control Board today gave preliminary approval for a gaming license for SLS Las Vegas, which is set to open later this month on the site of the former Sahara. SLS is set to open Aug. 23 with 1,613 hotel … Read more
Sammy Kershaw Says Country Music ‘Is the Only Genre That Hates Itself’The Boot“Look, I’ve always said country music is the only genre that hates itself. It wants to be everything else, but country music,” he tells Country Weekly. “I’ve been in it for a long, long time and I’ve seen the changes, but it always … Read more
Cleveland Indians planning major renovations at Progressive Field …The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are planning and will pay for major improvements at Progressive Field, in a renovation project meant to improve fans’ experience at the 20-year-old ballpark. The team has scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. … …read more Source: Cleveland … Read more
Bleacher ReportThe past is a great place to linger when the present doesn’t have much to offer, as is the case now with the Los Angeles Lakers. But if L.A. wants a real future, it must cut ties with the exceptionalist thinking of the bygone era by which it defines …Los Angeles Lakers: Early Starting … Read more
Billboard in Akron tells LeBron James he’s welcome for Miami ringsCBSSports.comEver since LeBron James left the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there has been a growing outrage amongst a few media members and some fans about LeBron not officially thanking the Miami fans for his championship days in South Beach.Miami Fan Takes Billboard-Sized Jab … Read more
The Plain DealerAKRON, Ohio — Two Miami sports talk show hosts want to make sure LeBron James remembered his two NBA Championship rings as he left town for Cleveland. Last month a Miami ESPN Radio affiliate attempted to purchase a full page advertisement in The …Miami Fans Troll LeBron James and Cleveland Fans with Billboard … Read more
White House Under Fire for Welcoming South Sudanese Leader…Foreign Policy (blog)Renewed violence in South Sudan rekindled criticism of the White House’s decision to invite embattled President Salva Kiir to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, a first-of-its-kind gathering of nearly 50 African heads of state. Since … …read more Source: President Barack Obama White House … Read more
New York TimesWhile walking home from Jivamukti Yoga in Union Square last February, Greg Krelenstein — arguably the least-conspicuous member of the D.J. collective Misshapes, who is now the editorial director at the Starworks Group, a fashion communications agency … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
WHBL SheboyganThe two first got to know each other in November 2008, just after President Barack Obama was elected to the White House. Laura Bush gave Michelle Obama a tour of the living quarters. Laura Bush defended Michelle Obama during the 2008 campaign when …Obama seeks Africa legacy makeoverThe Daily Star all 208 news articles … Read more
CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Mount Sinai Hospital patient who has been in isolation since Monday does not have the Ebola virus, hospital officials said Wednesday afternoon. “We would like to report that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …New York Patient Tests Negative for EbolaNew York TimesNew York Hospitals Prepare for EbolaWall … Read more
WJLAWASHINGTON (WJLA) – A suspected speeding driver was killed in a violent car accident in northeast D.C. early Wednesday. . Bobby Kirkland died in a car accident on Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. early Wednesday morning. …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
KOMO NewsWhile fashion is global, Seattle isn’t exactly known as the fashion capital of the world. However, 90’s grunge inspired by Seattle bands is having a major moment this year, and people from New York and LA to London and Paris are wearing flannel … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
SportingNews.comIt took quite some time but LeBron James has finally met with Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin and coach David Blatt, ESPN.com reports. Soon after James signed a contract to join the Cavaliers, he took off for a trip to Brazil for the World …Cavaliers all-star Kyrie Irving excited to step back, learn from … Read more
Higgins Named to Preseason All-Pac-12 TeamCal AthleticsAlong with Higgins, Cal returns starting middle blockers Lara Vukasovic and Lillian Schonewise as well as libero Maddy Kerr, who was a member of the 2013 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. The Bears also have the No. 9 recruiting class in the nation according … …read more Source: California Golden Bears … Read more
SportingNews.comThe Browns will start Brian Hoyer at quarterback in their first preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, coach Mike Pettine announced at practice Wednesday. It does not come as much of a surprise, and certainly doesn’t indicate the long term …Cleveland Browns training camp transcripts: Johnny Manziel and Brian HoyerThe Plain DealerFantasy quarterback … Read more
LAistIger said that new attractions at Disney do better when they’re “branded,” and that they’ll be “growing” their Star Wars presence. Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012 for just over $4 billion and will release the next film in the franchise, Star Wars …‘Star Wars‘ Expansion Coming To Disney Theme ParksHuffington PostDisney expects to share plans … Read more
The GuardianBoris Johnson after saying he hopes to stand for a parliamentary seat in 2015. Photograph: Luke Macgregor/Reuters. Boris Johnson declared he would “try to find somewhere” to stand for parliament next year, winning immediate approval from Conservative …Boris Johnson, a potential challenger to prime minister David Cameron, to run …ABC OnlineLondon Mayor May Be … Read more
TMZ.com0806_kim_kardashian_kanye_west_hidden_hills_home_launch_v2 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are buying a baller estate for mega-millions … TMZ has learned. Real estate sources tell us … Kim and Kanye are in escrow for a 3 1/2 acre estate in Hidden …Kim Kardashian, Kanye West buying former Presley estate?San Jose Mercury NewsKanye West, Kim Kardashian purchase $20M estate in … Read more
Restaurant News: XOCO Wicker Park Set To Open Aug. 12, Jianbing Lands In …ChicagoistEach pie is $10 (or, as Time Out Chicago points out, for $12 you can include a draft of 3 Floyds’ Gumballhead or Zombie Dust). Proceeds from sales of the pies will benefit La Casa Norte, which helps families facing homelessness. [Time … Read more
New Reality Show Highlights Crazy Impressive World of Body PaintingTooFab.comThe winner of the eight-episode competition will go home with a year supply of paint, be featured at a BIG industry trade show and nab $100,000 in cash. Not too shabby! While future episodes will feature guest judges like original Wonder Woman Lynda … and more … Read more
ABC NewsLoretta Rush, a longtime juvenile court judge who joined the Indiana Supreme Court in 2012, was unanimously chosen as the state’s first female chief justice Wednesday, setting the stage for what could be a long run at the court’s helm. The seven-member …Loretta Rush Makes History As First Female Chief Justice Of The Indiana … Read more
Hollywood ReporterOld dogs still have new tricks up their sonic sleeves, along with can’t-miss hits. Venue. Viejas Arena San Diego (Sunday, Aug. 3). Tom Petty and his trusty Heartbreakers, one of the greatest live bands of the past few decades, need not have released a new …Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers score first No. 1 … Read more
Christian Science MonitorLawyers for Bowe Bergdahl have indicated the freed prisoner of war will cooperate with Army investigators as they begin questioning him on the circumstances that led to his capture by the Taliban.Bergdahl Meets With Army General Investigating His DisappearanceWall Street JournalAttorney says Army has begun questioning BergdahlWWMT-TV all 149 news articles …read more … Read more
One-time Las Vegas mayor documented Native AmericansLas Vegas Review-JournalGrant and Marble were involved in several civic and business organizations, and in 1934, Marble was appointed to the Las Vegas Board of City Commissioners to fill an unexpected vacancy. The board was the equivalent of today’s Las Vegas City Council. …read more Source: Las Vegas City … Read more
Three guys with Las Vegas ties say ‘Cheese’ in WashingtonLas Vegas Review-JournalThis is a picture of three guys with Las Vegas ties who are now being paid tidy sums of cash by the Washington Nationals. The guy on the left is Bryce Harper. You’ve probably heard of him. The guy in the middle is Erick … Read more
Knowing Vegas: What’s the most expensive drink on the Strip?Las Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas is full of mysteries, even if you’ve lived here your entire life. That said, we want to solve them, so we asked what questions about Las Vegas you’ve always wanted answered. We’ll tackle them one by one in Knowing Vegas. This week’s … Read more
Washington PostNEW YORK — The collapse of Sprint’s push to buy T-Mobile US could mean fresh options in wireless plans and lower prices for U.S. consumers. But in the long run, tougher competition on prices could lead to slower service and slower expansion of coverage …Sprint’s Abandoned T-Mobile Bid a Consumer Win? DependsBusinessweekNew Sprint CEO … Read more