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Comic Con Evening Crowds Forming Vlog #SDCC – Video Comic Con has crowds but of the light affair. In this video you can see how the lines are just getting longer. Wait until Thursday! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/iyaKt9JfLmk
Sharknado 3 At Gaslamp For Comic Con #SDCC – Video Sharknado 3 At Gaslamp For Comic Con #SDCC The college-aged group promoting Sharknado 3 was back and at Gaslamp Quarter. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/xEgU9_3z_7s
Ariana Grande Apologizes for Saying ‘I Hate America’ABC NewsPolice said Wednesday they were investigating video that appears to show Ariana Grande licking doughnuts at a shop in California. Earlier, Grande apologized for saying “I hate America” in the same video. Police in Lake Elsinore, California, where the …Shop in Ariana Grande doughnut-licking controversy in hot … Read more
Veteran actress Lucita Soriano dies at 74RapplerSoriano is a veteran character actress who starred in more than 200 films since the late 1950s. She got her first big break in the movie I Believe (1961), and acted in some of Philippine cinema’s critically-acclaimed films such as the Lino Brocka …Veteran character actress Lucita Soriano passed … Read more
As favorites roll at rainy Wimbledon, it’s easy to scone out brieflyWashington PostWIMBLEDON — There was only one thing to do for the boredom Wednesday when the Wimbledon weather turned so very English and skimming gray clouds caused two rain delays. Build Stonehenge out of scones, of course. “Sconehenge,” Mary Carillo said …Murray gets the … Read more
SDCC ’15: An Exclusive Preview Of The Show Floor With Nickelodeon, The …Bleeding Cool NewsI was delighted to learn that there would be a similar press event at SDCC giving reporters access to the show floor before the show even started and talking to select companies and publishers to hear what they had in store … Read more
Wilmbledon: Djokovic, Federer. Murray cruise into semifinalsSan Jose Mercury NewsLONDON — The top three men — Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray — sailed into the Wimbledon semifinals in straight sets. The final four lineup has an unexpected name, too. Richard Gasquet outlasted French Open champion Stan Wawrinka …Gasquet ousts Wawrinka in 20-game fifth … Read more
Lizard Squad kid who hacked 50 THOUSAND computers swerves jailThe RegisterA Lizard Squad teenager won’t spend a moment behind bars after admitting to a Finnish court that he compromised 50,700 systems. He also pleaded guilty to other cybercrime offences. Julius “zeekill” Kivimaki, 17, received a two-year suspended prison …Finnish teen hacker escapes jailThe Australian (blog) … Read more
Los Angeles Angels: Latest On Trade TalksLA Sports HubBy this time last season, the Angels had already acquired relievers Jason Grilli, Rich Hill, and Joe Thatcher to bolster their bullpen. It would be just ten days later that they would land Huston Street, and another arm that is now the other key piece …and more … Read more
Kindergartens close as Hong Kong Observatory prepares to raise T3 as …South China Morning Post (subscription)Kindergarten classes and some special schools were suspended on Thursday morning as Hong Kong began to batten down the hatches as Typhoon Linfa approached the city. The Education Bureau said that as Hong Kong Observatory was likely to raise a … Read more
Nearly 200000 Hummers Recalled After Fires Are Reported to GMNew York TimesGeneral Motors is recalling about 196,000 Hummer sport utility vehicles because of an electrical problem that resulted in at least two vehicles being destroyed in fires, the automaker said on Wednesday. An electrical part of the heating and cooling …GM Recalls Hummers to Fix … Read more
The comedy censors’ inane assault on Amy SchumerNew York PostSo, after having the hottest show on Comedy Central, a much-buzzed-about movie opening next week and Chris Rock directing her upcoming HBO special, Amy Schumer has fallen afoul of the modern-day Calvinists. You know, those PC-loving censors who …Amy Schumer on Creating ‘Trainwreck’Wall Street Journal Amy … Read more
Meet Wendiceratops, a horned dinosaur unlike any otherLos Angeles TimesMove over Indominus Rex – scientists have discovered a previously unknown dinosaur in Canada that’s cooler than any “Jurassic World” creation. And it’s real. The creature, a member of the family of horned dinosaurs, was an older cousin of Triceratops …Scientists Discover a New Horned DinosaurTIME … Read more
SyFy Sharknado 3 Mob At Comic Con #SDCC – Video There was this crazy Mob of people dressed like land sharks. They were from SyFy and were promoting Sharknado 3. So I followed them for a bit. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/Y1S-6DytXbY
Piedmont/Montclair calendar: Charged Particles to electrify library branchContra Costa TimesEast Bay and SF Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom present Toby Blome, an activist working with Code Pink, leading a discussion about what we can do to fight drone warfare around the world and the militarization of local police in our … …read more … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o Emerges at Paris Fashion Week, Probably Woke Up Like ThisPOPSUGARLupita Nyong’o popped up at the Christian Dior couture show at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, giving us yet another fresh reminder that she’s a perfect human being. The fun didn’t stop at Dior, either — Lupita was also spotted mingling with the likes … Read more
The photogenic new police officers patrolling Kiev’s streetsBBC NewsUkraine is trying to reform its police service, and the efforts – which include the hiring of a number of young and photogenic new officers – have reaped some unexpected rewards online. Not only are Ukrainian police notoriously corrupt, but they also …and more …read more From:: … Read more
NBC Heroes Reborn At Comic Con #SDCC Vlog – Video NBC has the coveted Gaslamp corner position and uses it to full effect. This year with Heroes Reborn is no exception. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/j5ekNOPPYAc
Walking Over To Gaslamp From #SDCC Vlog – Video This walk may show a crowded Comic Con but this is nothing compared to what we will see Thursday! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/JWfumTKFCz0
Outside Comic Con #SDCC Walk To Gaslamp Vlog – Video Having steeped out of SDCC to the street I headed over to the Onni to order a salad. This is what I saw along the way. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/SbOr5lOY-m4
Houston shows off in bid to land college football title gameChron.comHoping to land the national championship game, Houston made its pitch to College Football Playoff representatives this week. The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority previously placed a bid for the game in 2018-20, with the support of Governor Greg …Houston makes strong push to land college … Read more
Miami police union: Force necessary to subdue passengerMiami HeraldThe Fraternal Order of Police’s Miami Lodge issued a statement of support for City of Miami police officers accused of beating 27-year-old Brian White after a traffic stop last Thursday, a statement that also wagged a finger at local media that …Man Claims He Was Badly Beaten … Read more
NYSE repoens after trading stopped amid United Airlines, WSJ.com tech issuesFox NewsTrading was halted for more than two hours on the New York Stock Exchange floor Wednesday after an internal technical issue was detected – which then set off speculation that a cyber-glitch at United Airlines and a temporary online outage at the Wall …Curious … Read more
Mobile Fashion Week snags a ‘Project Runway: Threads’ championAL.comOn the recent “Project Runway” spin-off “Project Runway:Threads,” precocious teen and tween designers faced off in a less stressful version of the hit fashion reality competition. Mobile Fashion Week has snagged a “Threads” champion. 15-year-old Abita … …read more From:: Fashion Week News By Google News
Meet Oscar Benjamin Best Photog At Comic Con – Vlog #SDCC – Video On my walk through Comic Con at SDCC I ran into Oscar Benjamin. Oscar is the best photographer working at Comic Con! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/cOD2ScSu9p8
Atlanta Hawks agree to contract with Justin Holiday (updated)Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Hawks agree to contract with Justin Holiday (updated) photo. Justin Holiday (7) of the Golden State Warriors dribbles past Kent Bazemore (24) and Al Horford (15) of the Atlanta Hawks at ORACLE Arena on March 18, 2015 in Oakland, California.and more …read more From:: … Read more
Senate passes Menendez resolution congratulating women’s soccer teamNJ.comWASHINGTON — Before adjourning for the day Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution congratulating the World Cup-winning U.S. women’s soccer team. The measure was sponsored by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), whose state is home to …and more …read more From:: Women’s Soccer News From Google News
Georgetown construction building momentumKVUEGEORGETOWN, Texas — While some construction projects were delayed by the wet spring, the project for a new hotel and conference center in Georgetown is still on track. Workers … “This development is a game changer for Georgetown,” said Sheldon. …read more From:: Game Developers Conference News By Google News
Yahoo Bets on Fantasy Sports With Real-Money GamingWall Street JournalFantasy sports games let people select real baseball, basketball or football players to earn points based on those players’ performance in actual ballgames. An estimated 56.8 million people in North America are playing fantasy sports this year, up from …and more …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more
Rauner pension plan: Cut benefits for cops, firefighters, teachersChicago Sun-TimesChicago taxpayers would still be on the hook for $619 million in payments to the two funds next year — more than double the current payment. But that’s still $219 million less than the city would have been forced to pay and an $843 million break … Read more
2 Seattle City Light workers seriously injured on Capitol HillKING5.comAccording to Seattle Fire, three City Light workers were injured in the accident at a Capitol Hill substation. One employee was taken to Harborview in serious condition after falling 20 feet from a ladder, Seattle Fire said. The man in his 50s suffered …3 men injured … Read more
Paying A Visit To Comic Con PR People – Vlog #SDCC – Video I always stop and say hello to the good people who run press and public relations for Comic Con. They are like family to me. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/Ar1o3CmpGeI
Interview With A Comic Con Family – Vlog #SDCC – Video This woman and her little baby girl and her dad certainly take the “All in the family” Comic Con idea to new levels. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/TJJgc5vxaUU
NYPD plans massive security operation for U.S. women’s soccer team’s ticker …NewsdayFresh off a gigantic Fourth of July security operation, the NYPD will use another counterterrorism deployment for Friday’s ticker-tape parade honoring the World Cup champion U.S. women’s soccer team, officials said Wednesday. Thousands of cops under … …read more From:: Women’s Soccer News From … Read more
Russell Wilson says he and Ciara aren’t having sexESPN (blog)Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson opened up about his relationship with singer Ciara during an appearance at the Rock Church in San Diego. Wilson, who is a born-again Christian, said he and Ciara are not having sex together. “I said to her …Seattle Seahawks QB Russell … Read more