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Lottery watch: Handicapping Boston’s odds of earning a top draft pickBoston.com (blog)For the Boston Celtics, a team that was leading the Atlantic Division midway through the month of December (albeit with a 12-14 record), the possibility of finishing with the third-worst record in the NBA was a laughable idea for much of the season. and … Read more
Montana State UniversityThe Wankel T. rex, loaded inside this FedEx truck, left Bozeman April 11 for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. In the foreground is “Big Mike,” a bronze cast of the 65-million-year-old skeleton excavated in 1988. and more …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
Honolulu federal inmates wage hunger strikeKITV HonoluluHonolulu Federal Detention Center. Some inmates accused of being in a prison gang have waged a hunger strike to protest conditions at Honolulu’s Federal Detention Center. Related. Stepmom of slain daughter wants to… Religion OK’d as defense in THC.Alleged prison gang inmates wage hunger strike to protest conditions at … Read more
Israeli-American Council establishes Las Vegas presenceLas Vegas Review-JournalMembers of the Israeli-American community in Southern Nevada plan to join forces like never before. Part of that effort — opening an Israeli-American Council regional office in Las Vegas. The Los Angeles-based council is the largest Israeli-American … …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google
Modesto BeeSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks during a news conference after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl …49ers’ Colin Kaepernick being investigated by Miami policeWTSP 10 NewsNFL’s Kaepernick investigated by policeSBS all 267 news … Read more
NBC New YorkPresident Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are enjoying a rare night out in New York City, dining with friends at an Italian trattoria at the high-end Gramercy Park Hotel. They are joined by poet Elizabeth Alexander, who read at Obama’s 2009 …Obama Comes To NYC To Speak At Sharpton’s National Action … Read more
Las Vegas Review-JournalClark County firefighters watch as a worker uses claw machine to move scrap material that caught fire at SA Recycling in North Las Vegas on Friday, April 11, 2014. Several dozen firefighters from North Las Vegas, Clark county, Las Vegas and Nellis Air …Four departments battle fire at recycling plantKLAS-TV all 2 news … Read more
Orleans Parish Prison inmates had access to Facebook, YoutubeThe Times-PicayuneOrleans Parish Prison inmates had access to Youtube, Facebook and other websites through a glitch in an electronic grievance kiosk, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s office said Friday in a news release. Gusman’s office said the jail would revert … and more …read more Source: YouTube … Read more
The AustralianEVER since pro-Russian activists seized government buildings in Crimea, precipitating a Russian invasion and annexation, Sergei Baryshnikov and his allies have been coming to the central square of this gritty city hoping to engineer something similar …World April 11, 21:01ITAR-TASSECONOMICS > Putin warns EU leaders on Ukraine gas debt, European supplies …Hurriyet Daily NewsRussia … Read more
Guardian Liberty VoiceIn the 2014 game, the format of selecting teams was changed from the best of AFC versus best of NFC – which has been the standard since 1971 – to selecting two teams without regard to which conference they play for. Instead, coaches and players are …2015 Pro Bowl Packs up for Arizona, … Read more
Reddick remains out of A’s lineupSFGate (blog)A quick post before running downstairs, to be updated with any news that comes out of the manager’s session, but Josh Reddick remains out of the A’s lineup, and Sam Fuld is back in center field with Coco Crisp still just a few days removed from a …Athletics | … Read more
Integrity lives as liberals start to buck Democratic PartyWashington ExaminerKristof argues that Republican solutions to these problems are all wrong, but his willingness to acknowledge, for example, that “Democrats, in cahoots with teachers’ unions and protective of a dysfunctional system, were long part of the problem” is … and more …read more Source: Democratic Party … Read more
MetroCash fares will no longer be accepted on London buses from July 6, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. TfL said a ‘considerable drop’ in the number of people paying their bus fare in cash was behind the decision expected to bring £130m savings …London buses will go cashless on 6 JulyThe IndependentLondon buses to … Read more
seattlepi.com (blog)The city is on track to see appointment of a new Seattle police chief in mid-May, according to a timetable released Friday by Mayor Ed Murray, who has been much criticized for his selection of interim leadership at the SPD. “We must reform the culture …Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to choose new police chief … Read more
CNN(CNN) — The painstaking search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 got a vote of confidence Friday that the effort is headed in the right direction, but officials noted that much work remains. “We have very much narrowed down the search area, and we are … and more …read more Source: Malaysia Airlines News Feed From … Read more
HotelChatterLast night, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts threw a glam poolside soiree at The Beverly Hilton to celebrate the long-awaited announcement of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. While we were momentarily distracted by the offerings at the chocolate …$200 million Waldorf Astoria for Beverly HillsCNBC.comWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans for Waldorf Astoria Beverly … Read more
Vancouver SunSalmon Seared with Fennel, Mushroom, Sweet Red Pepper. It’s easy to do a switch-up with this recipe. It will work with other types of fish such as Arctic char, trout, scallops, or halibut. From The Pescetarian Plan by Janis Jibrin.– Mia Stainsby. 2 … …read more Source: Types Of Wine News From Google News … Read more
Former Democratic party chair joins race to oust State Superintendent BarresiThe RepublicOKLAHOMA CITY — The former chair of the Democratic party joined the race to try to oust Republican State Education Superintendent Janet Barresi. Dr. Ivan Holmes said he was coming out of retirement to join the race. Republican Brian S. Kelly, a career … … Read more
Citywise: Kaplan mum on Oakland mayoral bidContra Costa TimesThe more letters Oakland Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan writes — and forwards to reporters — the more speculation swirls about whether she will run for mayor. Last month, she wrote to George Lucas asking him to consider Oakland’s vacant Kaiser … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor … Read more
Ars TechnicaThe panel delved into a number of specific points for the crowded room, but the key idea—and one that they kept reiterating throughout most of the questions asked—is that PC gaming has always been a huge market presence. Even as major computer OEMs … …read more Source: Gaming News Feed From Google News
Family: Los Angeles couple recently engaged in Paris among the 10 dead in …Times ColonistLOS ANGELES, Calif. – A Los Angeles man and the woman he had proposed to in Paris at Christmas were among the 10 dead in the crash of a bus that was taking high school students to his alma mater in … Read more
SFGate“I love the fact that things come into fashion periodically, even though they may seem plebeian,” says John Streit, chef/owner of Hog’s Apothecary in Oakland. A menu earlier this year at his gastropub … A glance at several Bay Area menus would seem … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
LiveScience.comAnother powerful earthquake hit Nicaragua today (April 11), less than a day after an earthquake caused widespread damage and injuries in the capital of Managua and surrounding towns. The magnitude-6.6 temblor struck today at 2:29 p.m. local time (20:29 … …read more Source: Earthquake News From Google News
Citywise: Kaplan mum on Oakland mayoral bidOakland TribuneThe more letters Oakland Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan writes — and forwards to reporters — the more speculation swirls about whether she will run for mayor. Last month, she wrote to George Lucas asking him to consider Oakland’s vacant Kaiser … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News … Read more
Just Blog Baby (blog)On Friday, April 11, Oakland City Mayor Jean Quan told a sports radio show that the Crown Prince of Dubai has partnered on Coliseum City. A multi-billion dollar development that could include new stadiums for both the Oakland Raiders and Oakland A’s at …Quan: Dubai prince partnering on Coliseum CityContra Costa TimesLibby … Read more
SI.comWith the 2014 NFL draft fast approaching, it’s time for all 32 NFL teams to start getting their draft boards in order and ranking players based on their own preferences. At SI, it’s time for us to do that, as well. And to that end, Doug Farrar and …Phil Simms is not impressed with the … Read more
A Weed-Centric ‘Bud and Breakfast’ Is Opening in DenverEater NationalNow that recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, an enterprising company is setting up a weed-centric play on a bed and breakfast — a “bud and breakfast”— in Denver. According to a press release, a company that will soon be known as “The …‘Bud and breakfast’: … Read more
IGNWriter and actor Todd Stashwick will co-write Visceral Games’ Star Wars project alongside ex-Naughty Dog creative director Amy Hennig. Stashwick may best be known for his roles as Ash Murphy in Justified, and Dale Malloy in The Riches. He and artist …Visceral’s Star Wars game being co-written by Todd StashwickPolygonStar Wars game from Visceral, EA … Read more
MiamiHerald.comUniversity of Miami football coach Al Golden made it clear Thursday that “it’s time to cut the cord” for many of his players. That process will begin Saturday at Sun Life Stadium, as the Hurricanes take the field – though only 50 yards of the field …Miami Football: Complete Spring Game PreviewBleacher ReportMiami’s playmakers rally … Read more
Billick: Bears could win Super BowlChicagoBears.comBillick, who coached the Ravens to a Super Bowl championship in 2000, was the only one among six NFL.com analysts to select the Bears as the non-playoff team with the best chance to win the title this year. The Ravens drew three votes, while the Giants … …read more Source: … Read more
Cosmic Book News – Video GamesWe get a couple of new images and some details for Godzilla from the latest issue of Total Film magazine. There is a promo picture featuring Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Ken Watanabe and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as well as a pic of director Gareth …New Godzilla Image Shows the Monster in … Read more
KRQE News 13Following a comprehensive investigation, today the Justice Department announced its findings that the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force that violates the Constitution and federal law.The Brutality of the Albuquerque Police DepartmentThe AtlanticFeds set to release report on Albuquerque police shootingsCBS NewsFeds Find Albuquerque Police … Read more
ABC NewsSylvia Mathews Burwell, nominated to run “Obamacare,” would bring a wealth of expertise in economics and government management to one of Washington’s toughest jobs, even though she has little direct experience in the health care industry. In selecting …Obama looks to pivot from health care roll-outMiamiHerald.comObama picks former Gates Foundation official as new face … Read more
ABC NewsU.S. Rep. Tom Petri announced Friday that he plans to retire, ending a 35-year career as a moderate Republican from east-central Wisconsin. Petri, who would have faced re-election in November, will make a formal announcement Monday at a town hall …U.S. Rep. Tom Petri won’t seek re-electionMilwaukee Journal SentinelWhy Petri’s retirement mattersMSNBCGOPs Tom Petri … Read more
Mom Says Old People Are Sarcastic In Video My Mom ,who turns 80 this year, says that old people are sarcastic in this vlog. http://ift.tt/1sO0jfB