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TV Ratings Friday: ‘Grimm’ & ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Down, ‘Glee’ Hits Low, ‘Cristela …TVbytheNumbersOn ABC, Last Man Standing matched last week’s 1.3 adults 18-49 rating. Cristela garnered a 1.1 up 10 percent from last week’s 1.0 adults 18-49 rating. Shark Tank matched last week’s adults 1.9 adults 18-49 rating. 20/20 notched a 1.2, down 20 percent … Read more
Arkansas extends Bielema’s contract through 2020WTVMFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas has seen enough of Bret Bielema in two seasons to make it want the former Wisconsin coach to stick around a while longer. Following its first winning season in three years, the school announced the signing of its …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia … Read more
With African Fashion in Vogue, Home Talent ShinesNBCNews.comIt has proven difficult for Africa’s home grown designers to break into the mainstream fashion market because the perception has often been that products from the world’s poorest continent are of low quality or just not cool. Global fashion designers …and more …read more From:: Fashion News By … Read more
Wizard World Comic Con hits MadisonTMJ4MADISON — Fans of science fiction and superheroes are flocking to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for Wizard World Comic Con. The three day event is completely sold out, but those lucky enough to get a ticket are getting more than their money’s …Wizard World Comic Con is coming … Read more
Game On! 2015 Game Developers Conference (GDC) Early Registration OpensApp Developer Magazine2014 is officially going out the door as Christmas items are rolling into stores and events are opening registration for next spring’s renditions. In that spirit the Game Developers Conference (GDC) has announced that discounted attendee registration …and more …read more From:: Game Developers … Read more
12 killed in Ukraine, Kiev says rebels massing forcesFinancial ExpressSeven civilians and five soldiers were killed in fighting in east Ukraine, government and rebel officials said today, with Kiev accusing pro-Russian separatists of massing forces for fresh offensives. Rebels are “accumulating forces for further … …read more From:: Kiev News By Google News
Terry’s Talkin’ about Cleveland Indians’ little deals, Victor Martinez and …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — Looking for a catcher, Toronto signed Russell Martin to a five-year, $82 million deal this off-season. He will be 32 on Feb. 15. Martin is a good defensive catcher. He batted .290 (.832 OPS) with 11 HR and 67 RBI for Pittsburgh … Read more
Chicago: Cold Weather, Snowy Episodes to Resume Through Next WeekAccuWeather.comAs cold air returns, Chicagoland will experience dry weather interspersed with light snow through next week. After a period of snow passes through Chicago on Sunday night creating slick roads, another wave of cold air will push its way back through …and more …read more From:: … Read more
10 reasons why the Los Angeles Kings don’t look like kingsUSA TODAY… Burke, USA TODAY Sports). As the defending NHL champion Los Angeles Kings visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, they have to be wondering what happened to their Stanley Cup aura. … goalie Jonathan Quick. (Winslow Townson, USA TODAY Sports) …Slava Voynov police report: … Read more
Here’s Why Disney’s Star Wars VII Could Be A Fan and Investor FavoriteMotley FoolA long time ago (October 2012), in a galaxy far far away (an office building in Hollywood, California), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) acquired LucasFilm for over $4 billion, giving Star Wars fans a reason to get excited about another … Read more
Gay Teen Vlogger Austin Wallis Tells Houston TV Stations How He Was …TowleroadGay teen vlogger Austin Wallis — who was forced to leave his high school because he’s gay — may not have any legal recourse given that it’s a private, religious institution. However, it’s safe to say the school — Houston’s Lutheran High North … Read more
Surprise: Underwater volcanoes can alter Earth’s climate, studies findNational MonitorScientists found that during ice ages, sea levels were lower and thus underwater volcanoes could expel more lava as well as carbon dioxide, which may have warmed the Earth. A new study suggests that underwater volcanoes may have a significant impact …Underwater Volcanoes Play Vital Role … Read more
Bob Dylan receives all-star tribute from MusiCaresUSA TODAYLOS ANGELES — Bob Dylan received a lot of accolades Friday while being honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year Friday. But former President Jimmy Carter perhaps offered the greatest praise. “There’s no doubt that his words of peace and human …Bob Dylan named MusiCares Person of … Read more
English takes the lead at Torrey Pines as big names departBoston HeraldChad Campbell hits his approach to the first green on the south course at Torrey Pines during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi). 1. Saturday, February 7, 2015.‘Pathetic’ Phil Mickelson … Read more
Tyler Lockett Could Be the 2015 NFL Draft’s Antonio BrownBleacher ReportAn NFL team that is not planning to use its first-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft on a wide receiver, but is still hoping to land the next Antonio Brown or Odell Beckham Jr., should look no further than Kansas State’s Tyler Lockett. Scouts, … Read more
Cissy Houston heads to Bobbi Kristina’s bedsideUSA TODAYOne family member who has yet to make it to Bobbi Kristina Brown’s bedside is her grandmother, Cissy Houston. Bobbi Kristina’s dad, Bobby Brown, has been by her Emory University Hospital bedside. And we know that various other family members from …Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Grandmother Cissy Houston Arrives … Read more
3 Risks Las Vegas Sands’ Investors Should Know AboutMotley FoolCompetitors are building resorts in the Cotai region of Macau, and if there’s not enough growth to fill each casino with new revenue, it could cannibalize revenue from Las Vegas Sands’ existing resorts. Right now, there are five major resorts on Cotai … …read more From:: … Read more
‘Orange Is the New Black’ actress Lea DeLaria engagedSFGate (blog)The pair has already started making plans for its big day, and the actress will be calling on a couple of famous friends to play key roles in the ceremony. She says, “We definitely have a few ideas. Sandra Bernhardt will be marrying us. She’s a … Read more
Deal with it: The Atlanta Hawks are the class of the NBAAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)OK, let’s hear it. Let’s hear the tired blather about how they’ll flop in the playoffs because they lack a Go-To Guy, because they’ll wilt under the heat of postseason, because … well, because they’re an Atlanta team and folding is … Read more
Family mourns transgender woman fatally stabbed in San FranciscoSFGateAs police investigated a fatal stabbing in the Bayview, the victim’s family recalled her Friday as a strong-willed and giving woman who grew up in San Jose but was drawn to San Francisco in part because of its acceptance of the transgender community.Transgender Latina Woman Killed In … Read more
Facebook’s Sandberg: Women engineers should Lean InW*USA 9Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg wants women to make up half the computer engineers and coders at the wildly popular social media site, and that’s a math problem. Loading… Post to Facebook. Facebook’s Sandberg: Women engineers should Lean In …Facebook, LinkedIn club hands to boost women participation in tech sectorWall … Read more
Mystery milky rain falls on Washington, OregonUSA TODAYSPOKANE, Wash. — Rainfall described as milky-colored, dusty or dirty fell across parts of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, but its origin is unclear. The National Weather Service received reports of the dirty rain from more than 15 cities from Hermiston, Ore., …Mystery ash covers parts of Washington, Oregon … Read more
Super Bowl puts loss to Seattle in perspectivePackers.comOur loss to Seattle in the NFC Championship game was as tough a loss as I’ve ever experienced. It was a game we really should have won, and the fact that a trip to the Super Bowl was on the line makes it especially difficult to get over. … Read more
Social Media Pages Give Vivid Glimpses Into Ukraine ConflictNPRSocial Media Pages Give Vivid Glimpses Into Ukraine Conflict. February 07, 2015 7:55 AM ET. Audio for this story from Weekend Edition Saturday will be available at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET. Ukrainians are documenting the conflict with Russia online. …read more From:: Social Media News By Google … Read more
While You Were Offline: The Internet Freaks Over the Super Bowl’s Ads and Left …WiredWell, thanks Super Bowl. Because of you—and more specifically, the advertisements and musical performances surrounding the actual sports part of things—the Internet was filled to the brim with stuff to get upset about and have opinions on this week.and more …read … Read more
Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy: Why Any TV Show Is Better With VampiresWiredKelly Link likes zombies. A lot. Her Twitter handle is @haszombiesinit, and her 2006 short story collection Magic for Beginners contains not one but two zombie stories: “The Hortlak” and “Some Zombie Contingency Plans.” But despite this well-publicized … …read more From:: TV … Read more
Weekly Recap: Zelda TV Show Coming To Netflix, 2015 Call of Duty Announced …GameSpotLegend of Zelda TV Show In The Works At Netflix: While it remains officially unconfirmed, The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that Netflix and Nintendo have entered production on a live-action Zelda TV show. Its aim is to be “Game of … Read more
‘Average Mohamed’ Cartoonist Launches YouTube Attack On The ISIS …Huffington PostMINNEAPOLIS (RNS) Mohamed Ahmed, a gas station manager who moonlights as an anti-terror propagandist, is ready to launch another strike against Islamic State terrorists. He’s just waiting for his tax refund to do it. Frustrated by a slick social media …and more …read more From:: … Read more
‘Seniors Give Gay Advice!’ Released By Vlogger Davey WaveyHuffington PostPopular gay vlogger Davey Wavey assembled a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors to discuss their own experiences growing up as queer people, as well as how the world has changed since they were younger, in this short … …read more From:: Vlogger … Read more
Keeping it in the familyFIFA.com (registration)The last time Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire met in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations was in 1992, when it took 120 minutes of football and 24 penalties to separate the two sides. Captaining the Black Stars team in Senegal was Abedi Pele, and Sunday two … …read … Read more
Lizabeth Scott, film noir actress, dies at 92UPI.comLizabeth Scott, film noir actress, dies at 92. By Danielle Haynes · Follow @DanielleHaynes1 Contact the Author | Feb. 6, 2015 at 8:10 PM. Comments 0 Comments. share with facebook. share with twitter. share with google. Lizabeth Scott in a publicity …Lizabeth Scott dies at 92; sultry leading … Read more
Meet Boyce Avenue, YouTube’s most followed American bandUSA TODAYANAHEIM, Calif. – The members of Boyce Avenue were early on YouTube, and it paid off. They started in 2007, and slowly began to develop a following. By using the same sort of search optimization techniques for their music that websites use to be found …and more … Read more
Ukraine crisis: ‘Last chance’ for peace says HollandeBBC NewsA peace plan drawn up by France and Germany is “one of the last chances” to end the conflict in east Ukraine, French leader Francois Hollande says. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was unclear if the plan would succeed, but it was “definitely …Ukraine crisis will … Read more
New Hope for Spider-Man to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe!?moviepilot.comSince the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was often discussed why Spider-Man should be a part of the universe. It would create a coherent universe in which all characters with key roles, could potentially, help transition those stories to …Amy Pascal’s Sony Exit May … Read more
Gaming Deals: Get Tomb Raider for $6 in Huge Square Enix Weekend Sale, and …GameSpotStarting Sunday, February 8 through Saturday, February 21, you can get an Xbox One with Kinect for $450 in the US at most major national retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Toys R Us and Walmart, as well as Microsoft … Read more