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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits off eastern Japan, minor tsunami warning – NHKReuters UKTOKYO (Reuters) – An earthquake with preliminary magnitude 6.8 hit off eastern Japan on Saturday morning and a warning for a minor tsunami of up to one metre was issued for the northeastern coast, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported. There were … …read … Read more
SFGateThe most prominent rumor is that Victor Bergeron Jr., the founder of the Polynesian-themed Trader Vic restaurants and self-proclaimed inventor of the mai tai, frequently barbecued duck in the backyard. That same backyard … A bay window with built-in … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
Chron.comIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the defense ministry in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on Friday, July 11, 2014. Netanyahu said he will not cave in to international pressure to stop a military …Palestinian Death Toll Passes 100 in Conflict With Israel, Officials SayWall … Read more
Dallas Morning NewsChris Bosh of the Miami Heat reacts in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Six of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 18, 2013 in Miami, Florida. SportsDayDFW.com. SportsDayDFW.com The Dallas Morning News.Jeremy Lin on verge of being traded to Lakers, according to reportSB NationJeremy Lin News: How … Read more
BJ’s plotting second Albuquerque restaurant and brewhouseAlbuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It looks like Albuquerque’s West Side could get its own BJ’s. The California-based restaurant-brewery chain has applied for a city permit to build a new location at Cottonwood Mall, south of Dillard’s. The Cottonwood BJ’s … …read more Source: Albuquerque NM News From Google News
BusinessweekThe Standard & Poor’s 500 Index completed its worst week since April, as signs of financial stress in Europe and speculation the recent rally is overdone pulled stocks down from record levels. Netflix Inc. retreated 6.9 percent as Internet stocks tumbled with …Analysts Question Hysteria Surrounding Portugal’s Banco Espirito SantoForbesU.S. Stocks Rise as Amazon Rallies, … Read more
CNN(CNN) — A powerful earthquake struck early Saturday off the coast of northern Japan — rattling nerves in a region rocked three years ago by a deadly tremor, tsunami and nuclear crisis, though thankfully the latest episode didn’t nearly measure up …Earthquake strikes off northern Japan, triggers small tsunamiFox NewsDEVELOPING STORY: Magnitude 6.8 earthquake off … Read more
Workers at trendy brunch spot forced to poop in cupNew York PostWorkers at the trendy Manhattan restaurant, Freemans, were forced to hand over stool samples to the Department of Health — after a pregnant customer reported she contracted a food-borne illness at the eatery, The Post has learned. The Lower East Side … and more … Read more
LeBron James is returning to ClevelandWashington Post (blog)With a stated goal of bringing a title to Cleveland, there is an air of excitement for what comes next for the Cavaliers. James will join a roster that now features four former No. 1 overall draft picks: James (selected in 2004), all-star Kyrie Irving … …read more … Read more
New York Daily NewsDeCarol Deloney, a 27-year veteran flight attendant for United Airlines, was killed Facebook DeCarol Deloney, a 27-year veteran flight attendant for United Airlines, was killed by her daughter’s boyfriend, according to court documents filed in Indiana.Breast implants used to ID flight attendant’s bodyCBS NewsWoman’s body found in trunk in Gary; was United … Read more
USA TODAYBoston Red Sox captain and outfielder Harry Hooper recalled Babe Ruth as first approaching the pitching mound “head down, pigeon-toed” and “walkin’ with little short steps.” One can picture the Babe trotting this way in old footage of one of his 714 home …Babe Ruth made his major league debut 100 years agoFox NewsJuly … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)Courtland Milloy owns a bike. It currently has a flat tire, but he still owns it and says it’s pretty nice—a multispeed Bianchi that he likes to ride around Hains Point or to Mount Vernon from his home in Fort Washington, Md. But commuting on it … …read more Source: Washington News … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)A 22-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department was sentenced to 18 years in prison today for sexually abusing a girl multiple times between 2004 and 2006, U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen announced in a press release today. The officer, Wendel … and more …read more Source: Washington News From Washington DC Paper
Tsunami advisory lifted after east Japan earthquake: NHKReutersTOKYO (Reuters) – A tsunami advisory for northeast Japan has been lifted, public broadcaster NHK said, two hours after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake offshore Fukushima prefecture early on Saturday triggered minor tsunami in the region. Small tsunami of up … and more …read more Source: Earthquake News From … Read more
Restaurant Calorie Information Makes A Difference To DinersCBS Local(CBS SF) — Love it or hate it, the calorie information posted at many chain restaurants and fast food joints is having an impact. A first-of-its kind study by the Centers for Disease Control finds that six-out-of-ten diners who are aware of calorie … and more …read … Read more
NBCSports.comOregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston both would have been first-round draft picks if they had entered the NFL this year, and they’ll be vying to be the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. At least, they …Jameis Winston hints at staying at Florida State two more yearsUSA TODAYJameis … Read more
New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TVNEW YORK (PIX11) – It’s the middle of July and a polar jet stream is indeed headed our way — but veteran PIX11 weather forecaster Mr. G doesn’t want you to call it a “polar vortex.” “We can call it ‘Cool Canadian air,’ we can call it ‘A package from …Polar … Read more
Inside Gaming: Macau Revenue Down, Spain Studies Online Gambling, and …PokerNews.comIn this edition of Inside Gaming, Macau experiences a decline in gaming revenue for the first time in five years, Spain studies online gambling habits of its citizens, and another Atlantic City casino announces it will close.Atlantic City Unveils New Focus on DiversificationMeetings FocusAtlantic City … Read more
Los Angeles TimesAppearances from the casts of “Game of Thrones,” “The Walking Dead” and “Orphan Black” look to be among the top draws at Comic–Con International’s July 25 events, a day heavy on programming centered on top-tier genre television. “The Walking Dead” …Comic–Con 2014 Schedule for Friday Includes Game of ThronesCollider.comBenedict Cumberbatch Set for First … Read more
Modesto BeeEve Hewson speaks onstage during the Cinemax panel for “The Knick,” during the Television Critics Association summer tour on Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hewson co-stars with Clive Owen in director Steven Soderbergh’s new Cinemax … and more …read more Source: Beverly Hills News From Google News
2015 NFL Draft: Georgia Tech PreviewCBSSports.comGeorgia Tech rebounded from a 2013 draft shutout when OLB/DE Jeremiah Attaochu (second round, San Diego), LB Brandon Watts (seventh round, Minnesota) and DB Jemea Thomas (sixth round, New England) all drew draft selections earlier this year. …read more Source: NFL Draft News Feed By Google
Next up: Carmelo Anthony’s decision on the KnicksHonolulu Star-AdvertiserNew York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony, right, drove around Minnesota Timberwolves’ Dante Cunningham in the second half in Minneapolis on March 5. LAS VEGAS >> With LeBron James having decided to return home to Cleveland, the focus now turns to … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News … Read more
BusinessweekUber Technologies Inc. car-sharing service rival Lyft Inc., which planned to begin operations today in New York City, delayed the start after being sued by state officials accusing it of flouting licensing laws. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman …State Granted Restraining Order Against Lyft: OfficialsWall Street JournalNY attorney general sues to stop LyftUSA TODAYNY … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldMany economists believe Australian house prices are overvalued but few think the market is suffering a bubble or likely to crash, a Fairfax Media survey shows. The mid-year survey of 25 leading economists asked if Australia’s home prices were … and more …read more Source: NAB Show News From Google
Daily MailA giant string of pearls is the last thing you’d expect to spot in space. Astronomers say this ‘extraordinary’ structure is actually lining two massive galaxies on a collision course. The unprecedented 100,000-light-year-long structure looks like a string of pearls …Hubble sees spiral bridge of young stars between two ancient galaxiesAstronomy MagazineNASA’s Hubble Telescope … Read more
Justin Bieber Watches Selena Gomez’s Every Move On Social MediaHollywood LifeJustin may not be Selena’s boyfriend at the moment but he’s still keeping tabs on his ex via social media! And that’s not all — the Biebs also seems to be using sites like Instagram and Shots to make Selena jealous by flaunting pictures of … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsToday: Yahoo picks up an Israeli video startup, Salesforce agrees to buy Palo Alto big-data startup RelateIQ for $390 million, and Microsoft scoops up a San Jose company. Also: Gilead faces more pressure on Sovaldi pricing. The Lead: Yahoo, Salesforce …Yahoo buys startup RayV to bolster online video streamingCNETYahoo acquires video streaming … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)Double Down: Washington Post columnist Courtland Milloy stands by his anti-bike commuter column and says parts of it were actually a “public service” to misbehaving cyclists. -2. The .00001 percent: The D.C. area’s most expensive condo just sold for $8 … …read more Source: Washington News From Washington DC Paper
Music TimesLos Rakas, an Oakland-based hip-hop duo, have played in New York City before, rapping at the restaurant/concert venue S.O.B.’s on Houston Street. With no disrespect meant to the smaller establishment, the pair was fairly stoked to be playing the “big … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
United Airlines Joins Peers Cutting Flights to VenezuelaBusinessweekUnited’s move adds to Venezuela’s growing isolation from the global air traffic network. More than a dozen airlines have have cut capacity, sales or service in protest over strict currency controls that prevent them from repatriating earnings from …United Continental to Reduce Flights to Venezuela in SeptemberWall Street … Read more
Comics BeatI’m sort of a little mixed on this. On the one hand we keep saying that the Eisner Awards should be funner and shorter and getting sponsorship money for the Eisners should be part of what it takes to get a big panel in Hall H. And so according to the … …read more … Read more
BloombergUnited’s move adds to Venezuela’s growing isolation from the global air traffic network. More than a dozen airlines have cut capacity, sales or service in protest over strict currency controls that keep them from repatriating earnings from tickets sold …United Airlines reducing Venezuela flightsFort Worth Star TelegramUnited Airlines cuts Venezuela flights over currencyReuters all 9 … Read more
Olympic“Brazil and Brazilians can be proud,” he told reporters, adding that the Olympic Games in Rio would benefit from the “passion and efficiency” of the Brazilian people. During their meeting at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasilia, President Bach and …On a visit to COB, President of IOC praises preparation of Team Brazil for Rio … Read more
USA TODAYLina Perez, a 26-year-old Miami native, said she could hear people screaming out their windows in the downtown office buildings near the American Airlines Arena. She said she felt betrayed, that James had promised multiple titles for Miami and was … …read more Source: Miami News From Google
Game InformerFrom Friday July 24 to Sunday July 27, Comic–Con patrons will be able to play on the Major League Gaming main stage. Titanfall, Forza Motorsport 5, and Killer Instinct will be taking center stage at the convention and can be played by anyone with a badge. and more …read more Source: San Diego Comic-Con … Read more