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Waterfront businesses adjust to changing consumer interestsInsurance News Net (press release)Schooling was the gondolier for a couple who had traveled from Mandalay Bay to Long Beach and back just for a short cruise, and the pair mentioned there were similar canals in Oxnard . “They were willing to drive 1.5 hours to do a gondola … Read more
USA TODAYMichael Sam got his wish to be the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL. Now it’s up to Sam to show he shouldn’t … In that area, Sam — undersized for a 4-3 end at 6-2 and 261 pounds — doesn’t exactly stand out, even if the passion with …Rams Make History … Read more
NFL players warn rookies: Stop spending!fox6now.comSports agent Leigh Steinberg says financial advisers often go to college campuses trying to sign student-athletes before they have agents. Some even try to convince players to sign power of attorney rights over to the adviser so they can sign checks … and more …read more Source: Leigh Steinberg News … Read more
Where these chefs are taking mom for Mother’s DayLos Angeles Times… City, where chef Ari Taymor plans to take his mom for Mother’s Day. Squash blossoms stuffed with sheep’s milk ricotta and mint at Bucato in Culver City, where chef Ari Taymor plans to take his mom for Mother’s Day. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los … Read more
ESPN (blog)Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports While more NFL offenses move away from backs as their focus, the 49ers’ selection of Carlos Hyde reaffirmed their commitment to the run. Best move: Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde, who is widely considered the …San Francisco 49ers Draft Ohio St. RB Carlos Hyde49ers.comKnow Your Enemy: San Francisco 49ers, … Read more
ESPN (blog)Thomas Campbell/USA TODAY Sports The Falcons will likely have Jake Matthews start at right tackle this season. The Falcons stuck to their offseason theme of getting tougher up front while also filling pressing needs with their nine draft picks. The …Atlanta Falcons Day 3 2014 NFL Draft PrimerBleacher ReportList of Atlanta Falcons 2014 NFL … Read more
Political theater rules Richmond City Council meetingsSan Jose Mercury NewsAt the first meeting since establishing the rule, on May 6, Boozé and Mayor Gayle McLaughlin jawed at each other over how many five-minute terms each member was entitled to before McLaughlin whipped out her gavel, declared her colleague out of order … and more …read … Read more
NFL.comSaunders will likely do most of his work in the slot for New York, and is a strong candidate to handle special teams return duties. He returned three punt for touchdowns with the Sooners, including memorable game-winners against TCU and Oklahoma State.Jets Load Up On Receivers, Take QB Boyd On Draft’s Final DayCBS LocalHow Jalen … Read more
ESPNNEW YORK — It took a few hours on the final day of the NFL draft for AJ McCarron, Aaron Murray and Zach Mettenberger to finally hear their names called. They were star quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference, yet will be long shots to become early …Cincinnati Bengals pick Alabama QB AJ McCarron in NFL … Read more
Rams select Michael Sam, NFL’s first openly gay playerLos Angeles TimesMichael Sam, seen in January, was selected by the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in the seventh and final round of the NFL draft. Michael Sam, seen in January, was selected by the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in the seventh and final round of … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)IRVING — The Dallas Cowboys badly needed help on defense, so they used all five of their seventh round selections on that side of the ball. Dallas closed their draft by selecting Oregon CB Terrance Mitchell with the 254th overall pick. “I love it …2014 NFL Draft: Terrance Mitchell of Oregon Ducks … Read more
Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors are presumably aware of that fact, but they’ll be looking to find the head coach who’s perfect for their team all the same. In the wake of firing Mark Jackson on the heels of a 51-win season and a first-round exit in the … …read more Source: Golden State Warriors … Read more
Daily StarI remember at Pinewood Studios when we were doing rehearsals and I didn’t know if I was going to specifically meet her that day. “There were whispers, ‘She’s here, she’s here,’ and I turned the corner and there she was. “Right away she became flesh …‘Maleficent brought out the kid in me’ Angelina Jolie … Read more
CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBS HOUSTON) – The Houston Texans traded up with the Philadelphia Eagles and selected Louis Nix DT Notre Dame. The trade gave the Texans 4 picks in the first 83 of the NFL draft. The Texans gave up the first picks in the 4th and 5th rounds …Texans got good players, but … Read more
Still as sharp, still as savvyThe Star OnlineDespite having left the political scene for many years, former Cabinet minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz is as busy as ever. The ‘Iron Lady’, who is chairman of three companies – Air Asia X, Megasteel Sdn Bhd and Pinewood Studios … …read more Source: Pinewood Studios News From … Read more
Chalkbeat ColoradoAs angry parents who had expected an open forum but found themselves in a less interactive session tried to shout down Denver Public Schools administrators, a group of about 20 students calmly retreated to a computer lab and spent 90 minutes devising … …read more Source: Denver News From Google
Daily MailThe actress happily received her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on January 29. Cheryl and Kennedy’s relationship was marred when his estranged wife Mary – and the mother of their four children – committed suicide just days after being served …Robert Kennedy Jr. to wed actress Cheryl Hines: reportNew York Daily NewsAfter … Read more
San Francisco ChronicleThe David Binder Research poll, commissioned by Oakland’s corporate-sponsored Jobs and Housing Coalition, surveyed 400 likely voters from April 28-30. Quan’s 20 percent was followed by City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf at 15 percent, with former … …read more Source: Libby Schaaf Oakland News From Google
CNETReliable speculation for the high-end “iPhone 6” phablet-like device gets more and more interesting. by Brooke Crothers
Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign match previewThe OregonianPortland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign. Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair watches her winning shot pass Seattle Reign goalkeeper Hope Solo as the Thorns beat the Reign in their final 2013 regular season match. (Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian).Reign FC vs. Portland, live streamThe Seattle Times (blog)Match Preview: Portland Thorns … Read more
Channel News AsiaLONDON: London has more billionaires than any other city in the world, and Britain has more billionaires per head of population than any other country, new data showed on Saturday. The survey of Britain’s super-rich compiled for the Sunday Times …London has the most billionaires in the worldAljazeera.comLondon, where the streets are paved … Read more
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Star Wars The Next Generation: The Winners!KotakuSeven days ago on a website right about here somewhere, our Photoshop-savvy readers were tasked with bringing together new Star Wars actors and classic Star Wars settings (more or less). While the brave waxinmyhead claims the prize, there are about … …read more Source: Star Wars … Read more
NFL.comNFL Media Insider Michael Silver spent the draft weekend “embedded” with the Rams, and he said Sam’s selection “was not something that was expected in this building.” “I don’t know if … Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also …Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player selected in an NFL DraftSydney Morning Herald … Read more
The GuardianThousands of tables of statistics are produced annually which tell you that house prices are up, the number of homes built is going down, or that educational outcomes in London have been a success story. But as soon as more than a few numbers are … and more …read more Source: London News From … Read more
The GuardianWill the tax advantages force the US company to increase its offer? Will the British firm fight back? We look at five scenarios. Share
ESPN (blog)He immediately becomes the Bills’ top receiver and will draw the attention of opposing defensive coordinators each week. The Bills’ passing game was dismal at points last season — they ranked near the bottom of the league in nearly every statistical …NFL Draft 2014: Fantasy Football Impact Analysis Through Day 2Bleacher ReportBills trade up, … Read more
Ottawa SunOTTAWA � May 10, 2014 � Sara and Marc Dion dressed up to match at this year’s ComicCon with her being Cinderella and him Gus the mouse. While Caitlin Barnett made up her own version of Alice in Wonderland. (JESSIE ARCHAMBAULT/OTTAWA SUN). …read more Source: Comic Con News From Google
Dallas Cowboys spend a seventh-round pick on Northern Illinois DT Ken BishopDallas Morning News (blog)The Dallas Cowboys used the 251st overall pick on Northern Illinois defensive tackle Ken Bishop. The 6-0, 300-pounder was one of the Cowboys’ official pre-draft visitors. “On my visit I was able to speak with all the coaches,” Bishop said. “They … Read more
Niners NationThe San Francisco 49ers drafted Florida Atlantic cornerback Keith Reaser with pick No. 170. He’ll be an NFI list candidate. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Share Share with 49ers friends 360 Comments. The San Francisco 49ers …San Francisco 49ers Draft FAU CB Keith Reaser49ers.comHow Keith Reaser Fits with the … Read more
Political theater rules Richmond City Council meetingsContra Costa TimesAt the first meeting since establishing the rule, on May 6, Boozé and Mayor Gayle McLaughlin jawed at each other over how many five-minute terms each member was entitled to before McLaughlin whipped out her gavel, declared her colleague out of order … and more …read more … Read more
State ColumnNew report indicates that repealing of the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate could cost the U.S. government $4 billion penalties in employer penalties in 2016. The State Column, David Keup | May 10, 2014 …Should Obamacare let employers not provide insurance?VoxObamacare Question: Ditch Employer Mandate?Wall Street Journal (blog)Axing Obamacare’s employer mandate would do little … Read more
Louis Nix III Selected By Houston Texans With 83rd Overall Pick In 2014 NFL DraftNotre Dame Official Athletic SiteNOTRE DAME, Ind. – Former University of Notre Dame defensive lineman Louis Nix III was selected with the 83rd overall pick (19th choice of round three) in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans and was … Read more
ESPN (blog)Miami spent the No. 19 overall pick to select former Tennessee right tackle Ja’Wuan James. He was a durable four-year starter who Miami believes will be ready to play in Week 1. The only question with this pick is whether Miami had to take James at No. 19?Dolphins draft results 2014: Grade Miami’s third … Read more
The original Cronut, and how NYC’s restaurants were bornNew York PostDelmonico’s has been influential in shaping NYC restaurant culture. At left, the restaurant on Beaver St. in Manhattan; at top right, Delmonico’s take on steak tartar; at bottom right, a painting of the scene at Delmonico’s in 1830. Photo: New York … …read more Source: … Read more
President Barack Obama to speak at Tappan Zee Bridge Wednesday as White …Kingston Daily FreemanFILE – In this Nov. 2, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in front of the Key Bridge in Washington. White House official says the Obama administration will intensify its efforts to get Congress to pass legislation that pays for … Read more