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News, Sports, Tech, Politics, Pop-Culture by Zennie Abraham & Zennie62Media, Inc team
What the Warriors might want to reconsiderESPN (blog)Play-by-play analysis of the NBA Finals shows some of the ways the Cleveland Cavaliers have gained the upper hand on the Golden State Warriors. We take a look at some key elements and what the Warriors might want to change. Letting James take his …and more …read more […]
Man drowns in W. Houston lakeChron.comUPDATE, 6:37 p.m.: According to KHOU and KTRK, divers found the victim’s body later Thursday. His name has not been released. PREVIOUS REPORT: A man drowned when he apparently lost his strength while swimming in a retention pond in west …Man drowns in small lake at west Houston apartment complexKHOU […]
25 Best Overall Position Groups for 2015 College Football SeasonBleacher ReportStar power is a big part of success in college football, but any coach will tell you he’d prefer to have several good players at a position than just one great performer. Being deep and balanced makes it possible to overcome injuries and to spread […]
Dick Costolo Out As Twitter CEO After $162 Million Loss – Video Dick Costolo will step down as Twitter CEO after the company posted a $162 million loss for the quarter. But the fiscal problem is not really his fault but the design itself. Twitter is not efficiently designed to host ads and that problem […]
Feds delay decision on Denver Water’s Colorado River diversion planThe Denver PostBOULDER — Federal water engineers have entered “final decision-making mode” on Denver’s $360 million project to divert more water from the upper Colorado River Basin, a project manager said Thursday. Wrapping up environmental issues and …and more …read more From:: Denver, Colorado News From […]
A ‘small victory’ in Congress for DC marijuana lawWashington PostSpecifically, the language would continue through the next fiscal year a prohibition on the District spending any money to set up a system to regulate sales and tax marijuana, as Colorado, Washington state and Oregon have done since voters in those …Marijuana Legalization 2015: DC Can’t […]
Aging cemetery provides Native Hawaiian genealogical detailsThe San Luis Obispo TribuneOn Wednesday and Thursday, the participants were at Pauoa Hawaiian Cemetery in one of Honolulu’s older neighborhoods. While learning to repair cracked or toppled grave markers, they also recorded inscription information that is put into a database …Anti-native bias protestedHonolulu Star-Advertiser 2 men chain themselves […]
Is Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack rated too high on the ‘Top 100 …Yahoo Sports… Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack rated too high on the ‘Top 100 Players of 2015’ list? by NFL Highlights 4:23 mins. The “Top 100 Players of 2015 Reactions” crew debate if Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack is rated too high for […]
American Savings Bank puts up for sale an entire block in HonoluluPacific Business News (Honolulu)American Savings Bank has put up for sale an entire block in Honolulu that consists of one of its branches in one of five buildings on a total of about 64,000 square feet of land, one of the brokers marketing the […]
YouTube star duo Karmin to open for Lindsey Stirling at Landmark TheatreSyracuse.comSome people call Karmin YouTube stars, even though they’ve been touring live for years. Some call them a hip-hop duo, or electro-pop duo, though they’ve been producing fewer rap tracks. They describe themselves as “swag pop,” whatever that means.and more …read more From:: YouTube […]
Oakland protesters right to oppose Lake Merritt-area land saleSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The genesis of the project should have raised a few eyebrows: The land parcel created when the four-lane street was rebuilt and re-routed was first offered in 2012 on an invitation-only basis to no more than three developers, said Rachel Flynn, Oakland … …read […]
George R.R. Martin Says He Has Three TV Shows in DevelopmentIGNBy Cassidee MoserGame of Thrones may not be the last George R.R. Martin-created property you’ll ever see on television. In a recent blog post, Martin confirmed he’s busy working on a number of different projects, including the new book in the Song of …George RR […]
Rookie OL Ali Marpet signs with Tampa Bay BuccaneersBradenton HeraldFILE – This is a Feb. 20, 2015, file photo showing Hobart offensive lineman Ali Marpet running a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Marpet is one of the most unlikely prospects in this year’s NFL draft. The Division III …Ali Marpet Finally […]
Chronicling Los Angeles History, Menu by MenuThe New YorkerThe Rare Books Room at the Los Angeles Public Library contains plenty of landmark documents from the city’s history: an 1835 decree from the Mexican government giving L.A. urban status; a copy of the very first printed description of California. But it …and more …read more From:: […]
Scott Kazmir, Billy Burns star in Oakland A’s winSFGateKazmir, a 2014 All-Star and a possible trade target for contenders as the trade deadline approaches, threw eight scoreless innings in Oakland’s 7-0 victory over Texas. The Rangers’ only hit came in the fifth, when with one out, Elvis Andrus singled up …Fuld scores winning run in […]
A Late-Bloomer Artist Finds Instagram — and FashionNew York Times (blog)Unskilled Worker posts images of her portraits on Instagram, where she was discovered by the fashion photographer Nick Knight. Gucci has commissioned portraits from her, inspired by its collections, like this “Bird Girl, Gucci Cruise.” “The Bee Keeper … …read more From:: Fashion News By […]
Beset With Failures, Google Tries to Breathe New Life Into Android OneRe/codeBut despite its scale, it has been a disappointment, beset by reluctant consumers and manufacturing partners, as well as misfires from the search company that has never quite cracked hardware, according to multiple people familiar with the project …and more …read more From:: Game […]
Oakland Zoo Presents Walk in the Wild, Premier Party to Benefit AnimalsBenzingaMore than 120 restaurants, caterers, bakeries, wineries, and breweries are onsite at Oakland Zoo – offering delicious samples of the San Francisco Bay Area’s finest food offerings (see vendor and libations list below). With each reservation, guests …and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […]
Libby Schaaf Announces New Oakland Director of Education PositionEast Bay ExpressOakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced today that she has hired David Silver, a former education nonprofit executive and public school principal, as the city’s director of education. In that position within the mayor’s office, Silver will serve as a …Oakland educator hired by city to […]
Georgia May Jagger’s Guide to Summer: Her Fashion Must-Haves, Go-To Hair …E! OnlineWe’re totally girl-crushing on Georgia May Jagger. The 23-year-old supermodel—daughter of rock legend Mick Jagger and former model Jerry Hall—is not only beautiful, but a true girl’s girl too (her all-time favorite summer tradition is attending the …and more …read more From:: Fashion […]
Christopher Lee, ‘Star Wars‘ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor, DiesWall Street Journal (blog)He played the evil Count Dooku in “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” and “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” and the duplicitous wizard Saruman in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” trilogies. “Christopher was a great British […]
Cameron Crow Casts Emma Stone As Asian In Aloha – Video Cameron Crow Casts Emma Stone As Asian In Aloha Cameron Crow has done the totally nutty act of casting white actress Emma Stone as an Asian woman. That is nuts. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/-pP6VvX4On0 Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of […]
The Best E3 MomentsKotakuBefore E3, everyone gets excited for the news. But after E3, all anyone ever remembers—and cherishes—are the kind of screw-ups, misfires and awkward heroism you can only get when corporate executives and video game developers have to play the role … …read more From:: Game Developers Conference News By Google News Zennie […]
Cleveland firefighters make NBA Finals bet against brethren in San Franciscoabc7news.comCleveland, San Francisco firefighters bet on NBA Finals. Cleveland, San Francisco firefighters bet on NBA Finals. A lot of wagers have been made on this NBA Finals series, including one between Cleveland and San Francisco firefighters. Embed.Ostler: Time for Warriors to reassert themselvesSan Francisco Chronicle […]
LeBron James Skipped Out On College Football Because ‘They Hit Too Hard’Huffington PostLeBron James has taken a beating while leading the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers to a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. But ask 16-year-old LeBron about it, and he’d say it’s nothing compared to what he would have taken on a college football field. […]
‘Vikings’ Back To Conquer Comic–ConDeadlineAdditionally, History is bringing more Vikings both on the convention floor and in SD’s Gaslamp district this year. At Booth #437, fans will get the chance to enter Valhalla with The Bludgeon Booth. It’s an Instagram booth made of glass and wood that … …read more From:: Comic Con News By […]
The Oculus Rift needed two years to get gaming rightThe VergeThe very first thing I did in the Oculus Rift — the first thing most of us at The Verge, did, actually — was walk around a spaceship with a gamepad. It was a simpler time, when all most people expected out of VR was […]
The U.S. Military Shouldn’t Remind ISIS That We Follow Them on Social MediaSlate MagazineHawk Carlisle regaled an audience about how the U.S. military used the social media accounts of ISIS members to pinpoint and destroy an ISIS facility. As he told a breakfast meeting in Washington, D.C., some under his command were combing through … […]
Ex-Judge Taken Into Custody After Armed Standoff in West LA: PoliceNBC Southern CaliforniaA 75-year-old retired Superior Court judge was arrested Thursday morning after an armed standoff in West Los Angeles overnight. The siege in the 1900 block of Barrington Avenue began after officers responded to a call about shots being fired at 11:40 p …Retired […]
Casino opponents tapped as gaming commission advisorsMassLive.comAn ex-candidate for Boston mayor and a former state lawmaker who ran for treasurer, both vocal opponents of casinos, will be advising the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, seen in this 2012 photo, as the Bay State shifts to expanded gambling.Casino opponents tapped as Gaming Commission adviserswwlp.com In face of ethics […]
Chicago Blackhawks look to take over pace of Stanley Cup FinalYahoo Sports (blog)Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews, top right, celebrates with teammates after the Blackhawks’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Chicago. The series is tied 2-2.For the victorious Blackhawks, […]
Sprite To Feature Classic Hip–Hop Lyrics On CansCBS LocalSprite today announced a collection of cans, sporting classic verses from some of Hip Hop’s greatest MCs. Dubbed the Sprite “Obey your Verse” Lyrical Collection, each can is inscribed with inspirational words from rappers like Drake, Nas, The Notorious …Sprite Debuts “Obey Your Verse” Lyrical Collection With […]
CEOs Embrace Social Media, Must Ace Visual ContentForbesThe president’s team believes in the power and visual impact of social media. From the Commander-in-Chief to chief executives, the uptake of social media by those leading major organizations has gone from nearly non-existent to more mainstream behavior. …read more From:: Social Media News By Google News Zennie […]
Shots fired at Target store in Oceansidefox5sandiego.comOCEANSIDE, Calif. – Police evacuated the Target store in Oceanside following a report of a shooting Thursday. Oceanside police said they were not sure if the shooting was in or outside of the store in the Camino Town and Country Shopping Center at 2255 …Shots Fired at Oceanside Target […]
Bengals sign first-round pick Ogbuehi, complete draft classCincinnati.comHis reach of 35 7/8 narrowly ranked as the second-longest wingspan at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Ced has tremendous potential and a tremendous future,” Lewis said. “He’s just a huge man (6-5, 306) with great athleticism, big, long length and a huge …and more …read more From:: NFL […]