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Jeff Orr, the Texas Tech “Superfan” who taunted Marcus Smart, has issued a statement via Texas Tech, which has rushed to tell everyone that Orr’s statement to Smart wasn’t “racist or anything like that.” Here’s the video, before we see the Texas Tech statement: The initial word was that Jeff Orr said for Marcus Smart … Read more
2 killed by alleged drunken driver in overnight wreck in S. HoustonHouston ChronicleAn alleged drunken driver speeding down Texas 288 early Sunday morning rear-ended a car, killing a 12-year-old and another person. The driver of a Silver Cadillac struck the back of the tan Honda Accord that was about to exit on Airport around 2:35 … Read more
NBC New YorkHarry Devert, 32, a former financial trader from Westchester County went missing while on a motorcycle trip in Mexico last month. Devert’s loved ones described him as a consummate world traveler and said he last contacted his girlfriend on January 25th …New York man missing in Mexico during motorcycle tripFox NewsNew York man … Read more
Here’s the full list of players to be at the 2014 NFL Draft Combine, courtesy of the NFL Combine, NFL.com and the NFL: Quarterbacks Blake Bortles, Central Florida Tajh Boyd, Clemson Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville Derek Carr, Fresno State David Fales, San Jose State Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M … Read more
San Francisco ChronicleThe golden age of the cable car came to an end starting with the 1906 earthquake and fire. Over the next four decades, one proud line after another shut down or converted to electricity. The Geary, Park and Ocean line closed in 1912. In 1929, the … …read more Source: San Francisco News … Read more
Hollywood LifeOpening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympics are over — now the real fun starts. The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are going to be a must-see spectacle featuring countless amazing athletes who are simply the BEST at what they do. But because we know …US nabs 1st gold, choice for torch lighting questionedCBS NewsRussian … Read more
Snow Tracks Toward New York City, BostonAccuWeather.comPlay video An expert analysis on the weekend’s winter weather is given in the above AccuWeather.com video. Following a little snow on Saturday, steadier snow arriving from the Midwest threatens to create more of a nuisance for travelers across the … and more …read more Source: New York Weather … Read more
New York Daily NewsSOCHI, Russia — Gracie Gold never participated in team sports when she was growing up, because she hated having other people rely on her. But she went out on behalf of the U.S. team on Sunday and skated the best long program of her life, nailing all 11 …Team figure skating: Russia … Read more
Hollywood LifeWow, how many girls does Justin Bieber have in his life?! Though a reunion with Selena Gomez is still in the cards, and Chantel Jeffries has been by his side for the past few weeks, a new report claims that Justin actually has his sights set on getting …Justin Bieber and ‘lover Katherine Gazda’ … Read more
Washington PostJamie Anderson wins gold in slopestyle, Bode Miller disappoints in men’s downhill, team figure skating: Highlights from Day 2 of competition at the 2014 Winter Games. American snowboarder Jamie Anderson competes in the women’s slopestyle final during …Sochi Olympics Day 4: Jamie Anderson completes US slopestyle sweepBaltimore Sun‘It’s kind of a big deal’: American … Read more
New York Daily NewsThe bill signed by Obama ends a practice in New York and 15 other states to use a utility-bill assistance program to increase the amount of food assistance available to the needy. About half of the 673,000 New Yorkers who benefit from the utility-aid … …read more Source: New York News By … Read more
ReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) – Six hundred people left the besieged ruins of rebel-held central Homs on Sunday, escaping more than a year of hunger and deprivation caused by one of the most protracted blockades of Syria’s devastating conflict. The evacuees, mainly …Governor says 600 Evacuated from Syria’s Embattled HomsVoice of AmericaAid Workers Under Fire Again In … Read more
The Holmes ReportChevron has sued the lawyers in New York, accusing them of fraud and extortion, and has charged that judges in Ecuador conspired with the plaintiffs—part of a strategy developed five years ago by San Francisco-based crisis counselor Sam Singer. The … …read more Source: Chevron Ecuador Fraud News By Google
BBC NewsThe Iranian government has promised to provide information on detonators as one of seven steps aimed at allaying fears over its nuclear programme. It reached agreement after two days of talks with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, in the Iranian capital …Iran agrees to more steps to ease worries over nuclear programCNNIran, UN … Read more
The Malay Mail OnlineA man stands with a Ukrainian flag during an anti-government rally in Kiev February 9, 2014. — Reuters picKIEV, Feb 9 — Dozens of people marched through central Kiev today pledging their support for Russia’s top opposition television channel Dozhd … and more …read more Source: Kiev News From Google
Jeff Orr Says He Called Marcus Smart “Piece Of Crap” Nothing Racial Marcus Smart, the Oklahoma State star basketball player who shoved Jeff Orr, a fan in the stands near by, was reportedly told to ‘Go back to Africa’ by so-called Texas Tech “Superfan” Orr, leading to Smart’s outburst and push at the Ok State, … Read more
NewsOK.comThe country music trendsetter popped into the Peter Som runway show on Friday during New York Fashion Week wearing a summery pale pink dress — actually by designer Ted Baker, according to the Associated Press. Underwood told the AP she loves …NY Fashion Week: Carrie Underwood and 2 OlympiansABC NewsNY Fashion Week: Carrie Underwood, feathers … Read more
Washington PostKRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia – For so much of his career, Bode Miller has tried to divorce himself from his results. They were not how he defined himself. His own assessment of his performance – pushing the edges of ski courses all over the world, running …Sochi 2014: Day twoBBC SportSlopestyle snowboard, Sochi 2014 Winter … Read more
Marcus Smart Shoved Jeff Orr For Calling Him N Word. Marcus Smart got into an altercation with a fan named Jeff Orr and during the Oklahoma State at Texas Tech basketball game. It was an epic contest that ended in an upset for the then-19th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys, who lost to the Red Raiders … Read more
Sokhom Mao Oakland City Council New Media Note Sokhom Mao can benefit from this vlog but so can other Oakland City Council and Oakland Mayor’s Race candidates. Use New Media and Social Media to help bring your message. In Sokhom’s case, I asked him to download the Skype app to facilitate a video interview that … Read more
Libby Schaaf For Mayor Of Oakland Fundraiser March 1st This is a correction to an earlier post. Libby Schaaf is holding a fundraiser for her campaign for Mayor of Oakland on March 1 at Penrose Restaurant at 3311 Grand Av at 10 am. http://ift.tt/1d84RqJ
Payton: Sizing up Oakland mayoral candidatesContra Costa TimesJoe Tuman, a professor at San Francisco State, says he’s not an insider beholden to the City Hall machine. (As a Chicago native, I find it a bit of a stretch to think of Oakland City Hall as a machine. And then you have the dictionary definition: S … Read more
The BMW i8 Electric Sports Car: LeBron James Wants This The BMW i8 Electric Sports Car: LeBron James Wants This. The BMW i8 was introduced at CES 2014 Las Vegas and to oohs and aahs of onlookers. Its all-electric and just $135,000. The BMW i8’s top speed is 155 mph. It’s a car Le Bron … Read more
NDTVFlappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen took to Twitter on Saturday revealing his intentions to take down the popular game. “I am sorry ‘Flappy Bird’ users, 22 hours from now, I will take ‘Flappy Bird’ down,” Nguyen tweeted. “I cannot take this anymore.” I am sorry …Talking Tech | ‘Flappy Bird’ flap a marketing ploy?USA TODAY‘Flappy … Read more
Sunday Q&A: The deal with Steinberg Sports and Entertainment’s Leigh …Los Angeles Daily NewsLeigh Steinberg hasn’t lost sight of his ability to be an agent of change. Despite a personal spiral and gradual recovery that had his name in the news for all the wrong reasons — other than making one of his athlete/clients one … Read more
Bleacher ReportThe big man’s last game of the 2013-14 campaign—thus far—came while he was still wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform. Back before he was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, traded to the Chicago Bulls and immediately released, Bynum … and more …read more Source: Cleveland News From Google
Wall Street JournalLONDON—Britain’s immigration minister has resigned over his employment of a foreign cleaner, an embarrassing gaffe for a U.K. government that has undertaken a muscular clampdown on immigration. Prime Minister David Cameron’s office said on …UK immigration minister resigns, admitting he hired illegal workerABC OnlineUK Immigration Chief Quits Over Illegal Cleaning LadyNBCNews.com (blog)Minister quits … Read more
ABC NewsDavid Desharnais scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens went into the Olympic break with a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Montreal left wing Max Pacioretty sustained a lower-body injury with 7:30 left in the first period when he …VIDEO: Max Pacioretty leaves game injured, plans to travel to SochiCBSSports.comRecap: Carolina … Read more
Alleged co-conspirator in pet store fire arrested in IndianaLas Vegas SunThe man accused of plotting with a Las Vegas business owner to set fire to the woman’s pet shop last month has been arrested near Chicago, authorities said late Friday. Kirk Bills was arrested about 7:55 p.m. Friday in Crown Point, Ind., according to … … Read more
AFPSochi — Bode Miller attempts to master a course he has already condemned as “treacherous” in pursuit of the Olympic Games downhill title on Sunday while hosts Russia look to open their medal account. On the busiest day of the Sochi Games when eight …Miller, Svindal expected to lead Olympic downhillSeattle Post Intelligencer all 437 … Read more
Los Angeles TimesTARTUS, Syria — In a setback for a United Nations-brokered aid effort, a convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to civilians trapped in the center of the Syrian city of Homs on Saturday was met with gunfire and shelling, breaking a cease-fire. The Syrian Arab …Cease-Fire in Syrian City Falters, Aid HaltedABC NewsMortar fire breaches … Read more
Los Angeles TimesActor Ben McKenzie will star in Fox’s upcoming series “Gotham.” (Ricardo DeAratanha/ Los Angeles Times). “Gotham” has found its Jim Gordon. Actor Ben McKenzie, known for roles in “Southland” and “The O.C.,” has been cast in the lead role of “Gotham,” …Gotham: Ben McKenzie Cast in Iconic Role in Fox’s Batman Origin SeriesE! … Read more
Digital SpyHBO has unveiled a new teaser for Game of Thrones. The pay channel released a sneak preview of season four on its Instagram account on Saturday (February 8). HBO released the first slate of pictures from the upcoming episodes earlier in February.‘Game of Thrones: Ice and Fire: A Foreshadowing’: HBO Reveals New ‘GoT …International … Read more
Pop-culture expo Oz Comic–Con set to expand in Australia in partnership with …The Daily TelegraphWhere Oz Comic–Con already attracts international stars, including Shannon Doherty, Billie Piper and William Shatner for upcoming events, it will now be able to leverage the partnership with ReedPop to bring in the biggest names from current television … and more … Read more
BBC NewsFlappy Bird, the popular screen-tap game for mobile devices, has appeared on the Windows Phone website, despite the developer saying he has not built a version for the platform. The official version, created by Vietnam-based creator Dong Nguyen, …Goodbye, Flappy Bird?Atlanta Journal Constitution‘Flappy Bird’ Creator Says He’s Taking The Game DownForbesFlappy Bird Developer to … Read more