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San Jose Mercury NewsMINNEAPOLIS — It’s test time for the Raiders on the campus of the University of Minnesota. The first hint of the Raiders‘ new identity will be on display Friday night (5 p.m.) in their preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium.Bridgewater, Schaub make Vikings, Raiders debutsModesto BeeGame Preview: Vikings … Read more
Los Angeles TimesMark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer costar on “Franklin & Bash,” and Meyer bashed Gossellaar’s old “Saved By the Bell” costar Dustin Diamond. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer costar on “Franklin & Bash,” and Meyer bashed Gossellaar’s old …Saved By The Bell’s Mark-Paul Gosselaar & Breckin Meyer Put Screech On Blast …PerezHilton.comMark-Paul Gosselaar Slams … Read more
CBS LocalJim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers will face John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday in the preseason opener for both teams. After that, the teams will practice together on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. No family gathering for the …Observation Deck: San Francisco 49ersESPN (blog)San Francisco 49ers Vs. Baltimore Ravens Live Radio … Read more
Washington, DC Weather Forecast: Delightful End to the Work WeekWJLA (blog)The humidity will remain low through tomorrow, but clouds and shower chances return for the weekend. Tonight: Mainly clear and comfortable: Lows: Upper 50s to mid 60s downtown: Wind: NE 5 mph. Friday: Morning sunshine, high clouds late: Highs: Mid to … …read more Source: … Read more
MiamiHerald.comThe roughly 1,300 souls who played hooky and caught Dolphins practice Wednesday morning got an unexpected treat: They saw Knowshon Moreno in a Dolphins helmet for the first time this summer. When exactly they’ll see the running back in a game, …Dolphins activate Knowshon MorenoESPNDolphins Encouraged By Play Of Running BacksCBS LocalMiami Dolphins practice report: … Read more
www.app.comEven more startling, they argue, is the main source of this aging: a sharp drop in entrepreneurial activity. They define entrepreneurship as the number of startups — new firms ranging from plumbing to biotechnology. From 1978 to 2011, startups fell …New Study Shows The Decline Of Startups And America’s Geriatric EconomyTechCrunch all 4 news articles … Read more
USA TODAYKevin Love will grab the rebound and throw one of his spot-on outlet passes to Kyrie Irving near halfcourt. Irving will lob a pass to LeBron James for an easy two points. It’s possible the ball will cover almost 94 feet and not touch the floor. Or maybe James …On The Fly: Kevin Love … Read more
Cubs ratings dive puts WGN-9 in tough spotChicago TribuneA recent article by Maury Brown of Forbes.com detailed the local TV ratings for teams on their cable outlets through July 24. Detroit was first in terms of average rating at 8.8; the Yankees, playing in the nation’s No. 1 market, leads in households at … and … Read more
Sexual harassment, dirty e-mails spell trouble for Denver deputyThe Denver PostA deputy at the center of the Jamal Hunter assault case has a history of discipline problems at the Denver Sheriff’s Department, including sexual harassment, according to documents obtained by The Denver Post on Thursday. In September 2012, Deputy … …read more Source: Denver News … Read more
MiamiHerald.comLove, Miami.” That was a jab at the fact James did not thank Heat fans in his essay in Sports Illustrated or at any time subsequently. Le Batard’s reaction? “I guess ESPN didn’t find it all quite as funny as I did,” he said in a text to Miami Herald …Billboard in Akron tells LeBron … Read more
FortuneFive years after the financial crisis, most U.S. households see themselves as either being worse off than they were in 2008 or about the same, according to a study released Thursday by the Federal Reserve. The Fed surveyed more than 4,000 households last …Almost 20 percent of people near retirement age have no retirement savingsWashington … Read more
MiamiHerald.comFree agent center Greg Oden, who missed four seasons with knee problems before playing 23 games for the Miami Heat last season, was arrested and charged with battery early Thursday morning after allegedly punching a woman that he says he dated for …Miami Heat player Greg Oden arrested in LawrenceWISH-TVFormer Miami Heat Player Greg Oden … Read more
New York PostCrotch-tweeting ex-congressman Anthony Weiner plans to open a restaurant in the Rockaways, featuring what is described as “locally sourced food,” according to a report. The Rockaway Restoration Kitchen, which is in its early development phases, will …Anthony Weiner has new project on the stove: A Rockaways restaurantNew York Daily News (blog)New Weiner career? … Read more
SXSW 2015 Registrations Open, Meet-up Dates Set For Sydney and MelbourneNoise11SXSW 2015 estimates are over 75,000 industry professionals from 80+ nations for its conferences, exhibitions and festivals. With registrants and band members/crew this past March over 1000 Australians attended–the largest Australian presence in North … …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google News
ESPNMark Saxon discusses the Dodgers acquiring Roberto Hernandez from the Phillies and what he brings to the team. Tags: MLB, Roberto Hernandez, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers · Dodgers Acquire Roberto Hernandez …Los Angeles Dodgers: Good Move to Acquire Roberto HernandezRant SportsPhiladelphia Phillies trade Roberto Hernandez to Los Angeles DodgersThe Express-Times – lehighvalleylive.comLos Angeles Dodgers … Read more
Modesto BeeBridgewater recalled a dinner conversation earlier this week with cornerback Xavier Rhodes during which Rhodes revealed his nervousness for Bridgewater when the Vikings host the Oakland Raiders on Friday night. “I just can’t wait to get out there …New look Oakland Raiders make exhibition debut against VikingsSan Jose Mercury NewsGame Preview: Vikings vs. RaidersVikings.comRaiders … Read more
Los Angeles TimesOnce known for cat videos and other one-off viral fare, YouTube today hosts thousands of uber-successful video creators who regularly post original content — humor, product reviews, how-to tutorials, music videos — on their own channels. Devoted fans …Ultra Records Sues YouTube Beauty Guru Michelle PhanInformation Law Group all 2 news articles …read … Read more
CBS LocalLikely the Jimmer Fredette 2.0 experiment all over again at the next level but for now, let’s just enjoy watching him fill it up in college. 4) Aaron Harrison, Kentucky, So. 13.7ppg, 3rpg, 2apg, 1spg, 42% FG, 79% FT, 35% 3-PT. Just ask University of … …read more Source: NCAA Basketball News From Google … Read more
Daskalos family buys two Albuquerque shopping centersAlbuquerque Business First (blog)“We needed someone like them that understands Albuquerque and the market to make it a vibrant place to go again,” Armstrong said about Four Hills Village, which is located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Tramway Boulevard.Four Hills Shopping Center finds a buyer – … Read more
Report: Durant Withdraws From Consideration For World Cup TeamDime MagazineYahoo Sports’ Marc Spears reports that reigning MVP Kevin Durant, citing a need for rest in advance of the 2014-2015 season, has withdrawn from consideration for Team USA. Of crucial note given the hot-button topic of NBA stars playing in international … and more …read more … Read more
Brisbane LionsCongratulations to Darcy Gardiner for his NAB Rising Star nomination earlier this week. It is great recognition for a solid rookie season in the AFL and he becomes the third young Lion after his first year teammates James … As noted above the Crows … …read more Source: NAB Show News From Google
McAdams On: Comcast’s Growing PainsTV TechnologyTWC has been fighting retransmission consent without gloves for 15 years, and taking it public big time in the late ’90s by pulling ABC during its run of a blockbuster primetime game show. Each year since, a member of Congress has waived a piece of … and more …read more … Read more
Chicago TribuneThe BNSF train, #1272, had been scheduled to arrive in Chicago about 5 p.m., according to Metra. The railroad is on an embankment at the point where the two were hit, with bridges and viaducts over every street in the area, so there is no pedestrian …Metra Train Strikes, Kills 2 PedestriansNBC Chicago2 people … Read more
Third ‘fair spot’ for SIUEAlton Telegraph2014 Telegraph Small-Schools Girls Soccer Co-Players of the Year Lindsey Fencel (left) of Civic Memorial and Caroline Hoefert of Marquette Catholic are freshmen for an SIUE Cougars women’s soccer team picked to place third in the Ohio Valley … …read more Source: Women Soccer News From Google News
CBSSports.comThat’s how it was framed in some anti-LeBron circles, circles that will always exist because of the way he left Cleveland four years ago, and while I don’t agree with those circles — great as it was, Miami was clearly headed downhill and everyone knew …LeBron James met with Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt on … Read more
‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’: Restaurant story well-served by seasoned starsChicago Sun-TimesIn “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” we are introduced to the warm and loving Kadam family who, due to violent politics in their home of Mumbai, India, decide to emigrate to Europe — hoping to re-launch the Indian restaurant, after their original one was … and more …read … Read more
Assembly Speaker Prieto shows why Chris Christie’s ethics reform is needed …NJ.comIt was bad enough that Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto holds three public jobs, raking in multiple taxpayer-funded salaries and pensions. Combined with his $65,000 salary as speaker, his public positions netted him more than $200,000 a year. But now we … and more …read … Read more
E! OnlineFrom Lady Gaga’s body art (we can’t decide which is crazier—the spot on her body that she got the tattoo or the circumstances under which she got it done), to Selena Gomez‘s latest ink, click on the photos below to see more celebs and their hot tattoos! …read more Source: Selena Gomez News From … Read more
GlobalPostABUJA, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — Nigeria will begin to screen outbound passengers before allowing them to leave the West African country as a way of preventing the contagious Ebola virus which is gradually spreading to countries across the world, an official …Ebola Virus – FG Summons 36 State Health CommissionersAllAfrica.comEbola: FG may close bordersDaily SunEbola: … Read more
SF GIANTS UPDATE: Angel Pagan discusses injury and his two-hit returnSFGate (blog)Milwaukee – Angel Pagan’s mood after the Giants‘ 3-1 loss Thursday was brighter than the outcome for the Giants, who dropped their series against the Brewers. Any weekend athlete who has fought through a bad back should understand. “I feel great,” … …read more … Read more
The Venue Las Vegas breaks ground in Fremont East DistrictKTNVLas Vegas, NV (KTNV) — Mayor Carolyn Goodman spent part of the day in downtown Las Vegas, right next to the Fremont East District sign off Fremont and 8th. She was there to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building that will be …D Las … Read more
10 Rookies who will exceed expectations in 2014NFL.comIn the three months since the 2014 NFL Draft, much of the attention has fallen on the big-name rookies such as Johnny Manziel, Jadeveon Clowney and Sammy Watkins. And while we’ll probably still be talking about these three talented players come the … …read more Source: NFL Combine … Read more
Artel Video Systems Receives Technology and Engineering Emmy(R) AwardMultichannel NewsThe Technology and Engineering Emmy(R) Awards will be presented at a reception in conjunction with the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 8, 2015. More information about the company and its products is available at … …read more Source: International CES News By … Read more
WJLAHONOLULU (AP) – The first hurricane expected to hit Hawaii in 22 years weakened slightly Thursday as its outer edges began to bring rain and wind to the Big Island, while residents and tourists prepared for a possible one-two punch as another major … …read more Source: Earthquake News From Google News
Epilogue: YouTube killed the Hollywood starWashington PostThis latter category is particularly important, given a new study that suggests younger viewers care more about YouTube sensations than conventional Hollywood actors. Sometimes I feel like I do not even know where to start. As our question of the day, … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed From … Read more