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Philadelphia Gradeschoolers Headed to Texas For National Chess TourneyCBS LocalPHILADELPHIA (CBS) –Kids from an elementary school chess team in Southwest Philadelphia are packing their bags tonight, thanks to community support, headed to Texas tomorrow to compete in a national championship chess tournament. With two glass … …read more Source: Philadelphia News From Google News
Miami is one of US’ top hot spots for climate changeUSA TODAYMiami and other parts of south Florida, where streets routinely flood at lunar high tides, comprise one of the nation’s most vulnerable hot spots for climate change. “It’s remarkable. We get calls from people asking: “It didn’t rain so why is my street … … Read more
New Haven RegisterThis Tuesday, April 29, 2014, photo provided by Lucasfilm shows Star Wars writer/director/producer J.J. Abrams, rear center, at the cast read-through of Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios near London. Clockwise from top right are Harrison Ford, …Disney Confirms There Are Three Star Wars Spin-Off Films In The WorksCinema BlendDisney CEO claims … Read more
USA TODAYRecently-fired Warriors coach Mark Jackson did a bit of a media tour on Wednesday, the day after he was relieved of his coaching duties of a team he took to only a few points away from the second round of the NBA Playoffs this season. In case you somehow …Warriors fire coach Mark Jackson … Read more
Celebrity Dirty LaundryKate Middleton and Prince William have made no secret of the fact that they’d like to add a new addition to their family sometime next year and rumors have been rampant that the couple began trying for another baby this spring. According to some royal …Pregnant Princess Kate Middleton Furious with Prince William, … Read more
al.comOklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant wipes away tears as he speaks during a news conference to announce that Durant is the winner of the 2013-14 Kia NBA Basketball Most Value Player Award in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue …Kevin Durant Covers “NBA 2K15″BallerStatus.comKevin Durant’s MVP Speech and Touching Tribute to His Mom … Read more
Reuters(Adds a comment from SEC Chair Mary Jo White, more details about the report and reactions). By Emily Stephenson and Sarah N. Lynch. WASHINGTON May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. financial risk council on Wednesday raised red flags about new, potentially …Regulators See Growing Financial Risks Outside Traditional BanksWall Street JournalRegulators see new threat to … Read more
Hollywood LifeWe couldn’t help but wonder why Justin Bieber was making his outings with Kylie Jenner and sexy fitness model Yovanna Ventura so public, considering how hurtful they must be for his ex Selena Gomez. But the heartthrob singer has a rhyme for his reason, …Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner “Friendly” at Private Dinner Party: DetailsUs … Read more
The Guardian (blog)London fashion week provided the excuse for Ugly Betty, while Elementary was paying proper homage to its Baker St inspiration. And giving Ross in Friends a British girlfriend (played by Helen Baxendale) logically allowed them to marry in London … …read more Source: London News From Google
Niners NationWith the 64th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, timmyg24 and the Seattle Seahawks select Stephon Tuitt, DL, Notre Dame. He also considered Florida defensive lineman Dominique Easley, Louisville defensive end Marcus Smith, and LSU wide receiver Jarvis …After NFL draft is done is when Seattle coach Pete Carroll gets to make his pitchFox … Read more
Hip–Hop May Have Failed Questlove, but It Saved MePolicyMicRecently Questlove, the leader of famed hip–hop group The Roots, has been publishing a masterful and much-discussed six-part examination of how hip–hop failed the black community. The crux of his argument is that hip–hop has become synonymous with …Newswire : Hip Hop leaders form partnership with NNPAGreene … Read more
EA to unveil six new games at E3 2014, Star Wars Battlefront confirmedDigital SpyThe one-hour event will feature “never-before-seen content from EA’s upcoming games as well as sneak peeks at new projects and intellectual properties currently in development”. Spike TV’s Geoff Keighley told Twitter followers that EA would debut six … and more …read more … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukThe moat of the Tower of London will be filled with almost 900,000 ceramic poppies this summer to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War. From August 5 to November 11, the dry moat will be turned into a sea of red, with one …Poppies to fill Tower of London … Read more
Columbus AliveIt’s a surprising turn from a Las Vegas rapper who once released an album called Smokeout Conversations on April 20 (commonly referred to as 4/20, maaan) and whose catalog is littered with song titles — “Local Weed Man,” “I Guess I’ll Smoke,” “Who Got … …read more Source: Las Vegas Concert News From Google … Read more
ESPN (blog)The Oakland Raiders had no comment to ESPN.com on a report that recently signed running back Kory Sheets “had been granted an absolute discharge Monday after being charged with possession of marijuana near Estevan” in Canada, the Leader-Post …Kory Sheets arrested for possession of marijuana in CanadaSilver and Black PrideKory Sheets given absolute discharge … Read more
Business InsiderAmtrak CEO Joseph Boardman made comments last month indicating the potential crisis involving train tunnels under the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey is even worse than anyone realized. Capital New York reported Wednesday that, … and more …read more Source: Chris Christie News From Google
Bleacher ReportTeam president Phil Jackson’s search for a new coaching staff has led him to Jerry Stackhouse and Bill Cartwright. Stackhouse made an appearance on The Anthony Donahue Show Monday night and revealed that he expected to meet with Jackson about a …New York Knicks Rumors: 5 coaching candidates if Steve Kerr goes elsewhereBuckets Over … Read more
Exclusive: ‘Outrageous Acts of Science’ updates us on Super Bowl breakout starHitFixShe’s the deaf woman who became an Internet star when the video of her hearing for the first time went viral and ultimately ended up in Microsoft’s Super Bowl ad. If you didn’t see her then, she also popped by “Ellen” and “The Today … Read more
Latin PostActress Adriana Fonseca attends Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates The Premiere Of New 3D Ultra HD digital Animation Adventure ‘Despicable Me Minion Mayhem’ at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 11, 2014 in Universal City, California. (Photo … …read more Source: Actress News From Google News
Severe weather, hail reported across metro areaThe Denver PostNortheastern Colorado, including parts of the Denver metro area, is under a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday afternoon. The storms could produce large hail, damaging winds and heavy rains, according to the National Weather Service. A tornado was … and more …read more Source: Denver News From Google
Injured protester Scott Olsen demands Oakland Police reform weapon useSan Francisco Bay GuardianInjured veteran Scott Olsen is calling on Mayor Jean Quan to ban the Oakland Police Department from using less-than-lethal weapons during protests and other crowd events. The announcement came through his attorneys at the National Lawyers Guild … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Ars TechnicaIt may well be true that startups will have a tougher time competing against the Netflixes, YouTubes, and Hulus of the world if and when those companies purchase a faster path from ISP data centers to consumers’ homes. (Netflix is already paying for …The FCC’s new net neutrality proposal is already ruining the InternetBGR … Read more
Olympics-US plans for 2024 Games to gain traction with NBC dealGlobalPost(Reuters) – Minutes after NBC Universal secured a long-term deal on Wednesday to broadcast the Olympics, the focus shifted firmly on the chances of a U.S. bid to land the 2024 Summer Games. NBC Universal, the media unit of Comcast Corp, signed a $7.65 … … Read more
NBC Chicago (blog)Chicago Tribune Calls Emanuel a ‘Walking Personality Disorder’. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appears in a promotional video posted the City of Boston’s website. advertisement. The gloves are off between the Chicago Tribune and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.Ticket violations? No problem for ‘Red Light’ Rahm Emanuel (VIDEO)DigiNewsPaper Savages Rahm: ‘An Elitist Whose Swagger Doesn’t Match … Read more
ABC NewsAngry protesters took control of an Albuquerque City Council meeting this week, demanding the police chief’s firing, shouting at council members and causing such a ruckus that the panel’s president adjourned the meeting. Activists vow to return to …People Of Albuquerque Storm City Council Meeting, Attempt To Arrest Police ChiefBuzzFeedAftermath of council meeting shutdownAlbuquerque … Read more
Hot AirEveryone who has read Hot Air during football season knows that I’m a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan, but I may find myself rooting for their cross-state rivals on occasion. Philadelphia Eagles fans may be best known for booing Santa, but they have a …Eagles sign Army hero to rookie contractPW-Philadelphia Weekly (blog) all 5 … Read more
Scientists create detailed virtual universe videoHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThis image provided by the Illustris Collaboration in May 2014 shows dark matter density overlaid with the gas velocity field in a simulation of the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> Scientists have come up with the … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Vine Celebrity/Gay Porn Model Bryan Silva Is Gearing Up To “Take Over” The …Queertybryan-silva-max-payne-gay-porn It’s been less than a month since we first introduced you to Bryan Silva, the rapper/bodybuilder/gay porn model finding fame as a quotable Vine celebrity, but he’s managed to amass the kind of following and viral fame it … and more … Read more
MiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Federal police on Wednesday threatened to stage a nationwide strike during the monthlong World Cup if Brazil’s government doesn’t increase their pay and improve working conditions. Officers held a protest rally outside the Rio de …Brazil announces World Cup 2014 roster in Rio De JaneiroDemotix.com all 336 news articles …read more … Read more
May film frenzy: Kicking off a summer of box office hits with 10 new-release filmsDaily HeraldLet’s be honest with ourselves. It’s not just the warmer weather that makes summer so awesome. It’s also not just the freedom, the vacations and the sunlight. One of the things that really gets us pumped for summer are the … Read more
New York Daily NewsMike Duhaime (l.) led the presidential campaign for Rudy Giuliani (r. David Lienemann/AP Mike Duhaime (l.) led the presidential campaign for Rudy Giuliani (r.) before running Gov. Chris Christie’s reelection campaign — he is now being asked to turn …Ex-Chris Christie aide denies knowing of plot to close bridge lanesCBS NewsChristina Renna … Read more
Chicagomag.comFriday, May 9: Laughing Bird (4514 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Square, 773-506-2473) will start serving the Filipino classics of chef Chrissy Camba’s childhood, from chicken adobo to halo halo. It’s one of former Tank Sushi owner Franco Gianni’s two … …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google News
Garance Doré: A Half, but WholeNew York TimesGarance Doré is a mistress of the slow reveal. Alongside the fetching fashion sketches and street snaps that she posts on her popular namesake style blog, she spins just enough of her charmingly addictive personal musings to keep her followers engaged … and more …read more Source: Fashion … Read more
Kraken Congee Appear on CNBC’s Restaurant KickstartEater PDXSeattle pop-up Kraken Congee will be featured in Restaurant Kickstart, an upcoming reality show from CNBC. In the series, Texas chef Tim Love and MasterChef judge Joe Bastianich vie to back participants, who are given $7,500 and two days to write a …Kraken Congee on CNBC, Dinette’s Next … Read more
MetroLego spokeswoman Eloise Kurtis added: ‘To celebrate 15 years of LEGO Star Wars, we thought what better way to do this than to launch a competition that would capture our fans’ imaginations and give one lucky child the bedroom of their dreams.’ Lego …Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary available at Left Bank Booksfox2now.com all 2 … Read more