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ESPN (blog)With the countdown to training camp down to its final days for the Denver Broncos, cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said there aren’t many things on the to-do list for the players before they formally begin the trek toward what they hope is a shot at Super …Chris Harris on ESPN First Take: Super Bowl … Read more
TMZ.comSelena Gomez Boob Job There are at least two reasons to love Selena Gomez today because TMZ has confirmed the following about this much discussed top-heavy photo: THEY’RE REAL! Ever since Selena was spotted in NYC this week looking perky and …Selena Gomez Shades Justin Bieber On Instagram – AGAIN! Her Heart Is Clearly …PerezHilton.comJustin … Read more
Weekend Economist: Disoriented dovesBusiness SpectatorAustralian firms have remained more sanguine on the outlook following the budget than consumers; and, as at June, conditions and confidence were both modestly above long-run average levels, according to the NAB business survey. To further reinforce the … and more …read more Source: NAB Show News From Google
Dallas Symphony Orchestra finds it ‘disheartening’ ousted volunteer is suing …Dallas Morning News (blog)“Jose Reyes, a former volunteer with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, was notified on July 9, 2013, that his volunteer services would no longer be welcomed by the DSO,” says Denise McGovern, the DSO’s director of communications, via email. “This …Jose Reyes Returns … Read more
Airfare: Round-trip ticket to Atlanta for $286 on SouthwestLos Angeles TimesAtlanta owes much of what it is today to the railroads, which made it a gateway. This fare make it your gateway to the city or the South as summer winds down and fall steps in with a $286 round-trip fare from LAX on Southwest. … Read more
Apple launches a new Swift blog, signaling language’s importanceMacworld (blog)It’s not every day that one gets to witness dramatic change happening quietly at Apple, but that’s exactly what took place on Friday, as the company’s Swift team launched its very own official blog. As you may recall, Swift is a new programming … and more … Read more
Double Down: Sarah Palin again calls for Obama’s impeachmentWashington ExaminerSarah Palin has for the second time this week penned an article calling for the impeachment of President Obama, offering yet another reason for why a growing majority of Americans say she needs to stop talking. “No serious person who is paying … In … and … Read more
ArtWalk this way: cut loose with creepy-cool comics, karaoke, hip hop and wineal.comThe “Southern Fried Comics” exhibit at Mobile Arts Council features the stunning, macabre and socially conscious art of local independent comic publishers Inverse Press. The southern comics collective was founded in 2010 by writer Kevin LaPorte and … …read more Source: Hip Hop … Read more
Boston.com (blog)Boston is going to use Smart at the point at times this season, but I think the transition will take some time. Smart seems more comfortable playing off the ball, whereas Pressey fits the mold of a Rajon Rondo as someone who runs the team with the ball …Rapid Reaction: C’s 76, Magic 67ESPN … Read more
ESPN (blog)That’s exactly what the Dallas Mavericks expected to happen when they made their decision to sign Houston Rockets restricted free agent Chandler Parsons to a three-year, $46 million offer sheet. The ripples of James’ departure from Miami are expected …Could getting Chandler Parsons cost Dallas Vince Carter and/or Shawn Marion?NBCSports.comLeBron: I’m returning to Cleveland; … Read more
TVbytheNumbersStarz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television channels (Starz Networks), global content …TCA: Starz’s CEO Albrecht Is Bullish On ‘Outlander’ FutureMultichannel NewsStarz Splitting ‘Outlander’ SeasonHollywood Reporter all 16 news articles …read more Source: Starz Networks … Read more
World’s best cities survey: San Francisco, Bangkok fall; New Orleans, Kyoto riseSFGate (blog)The “world’s best” 10 cities, according to Travel+Leisure readers, include only two from the United States—and San Francisco isn’t one of them. In fact, San Francisco only placed fourth among all U.S. and Canadian cities in the travel publisher’s … …read more Source: … Read more
RollingStone.comBill Murray appeared in two 1984 films: one, Ghostbusters, became an all-time classic; the other, Nothing Lasts Forever, was never released commercially (after being scrapped by MGM) and faded into cinematic obscurity. But as the A.V. Club notes (via …‘Nothing Lasts Forever’: Unreleased Bill Murray Sci-Fi Movie Discovered On …NewMediaRockstars all 7 news articles …read … Read more
Evening StandardA rabbi stood on top of a double-decker bus in west London today as part of a pro-Palestinian protest against “Israeli aggression” in the Middle East. Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill outside the Israeli Embassy near Kensington High Street …Thousands Protest Gaza Strikes in London, ParisABC NewsThousands in London, Paris, and Oslo protest … Read more
SportingNews.comFavre last played for the Packers in the NFC championship game after the 2007 season, tearfully announced his retirement two months later … and, unforgettably, later changed his mind, landed with the Jets for a year and with the arch-rival Vikings …Packers don’t expect to retire Favre’s No. 4 in 2014KAREPackers’ biggest key to successESPN … Read more
Challenge begins after Kane, Toews dealsESPN (blog)Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman achieved Wednesday what he had been planning out for years and secured Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to lengthy contract extensions. Unfortunately for Bowman, his job doesn’t get any easier from … and more …read more Source: Chicago News From Google News
Olympic Games a silver lining for Brazil after World Cup humiliationSouth China Morning PostTrust finance hard-heads to find some good in Brazil’s failure to win the World Cup, or even reach the final (on Monday Hong Kong time). The traumatic shock to the national psyche of this unthinkable eventuality, so the argument goes, will damage … Read more
Florida Women’s Soccer announces 2014 schedule for program’s 20th seasonSoccerwire.comFlorida Women’s Soccer announces 2014 schedule for program’s 20th season. Posted on July 11, 2014. gators logo. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In the 20th season for the University of Florida program, the Gators’ schedule sees the team playing in four different … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Walker praises Chris Christie on his RGA leadership, stops short of …The Star-LedgerNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A fellow Republican governor praised Gov. Chris Christie for his leadership of the Republican Governors Association today, but is unwilling to speculate whether Christie’s national standing is damaged by the bridge scandal and its … …read more Source: Chris Christie … Read more
“American Idol” auditions coming to Old TownAlbuquerque Business FirstAlbuquerque looks to soon benefit from some national attention. The television show “American Idol” is scheduled to make an audition stop in Old Town next week. Albuquerque-area singers will have an opportunity to get a “golden ticket,” which sends … and more …read more Source: Albuquerque NM … Read more
Tennis Now20-year-old Grace Min reached her first career WTA semifinal with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Karolina Pliskova. Min had only been past the first round at a tour-level even this year, but her chances opened up when top-seeded Flavia Pennetta withdrew from the …Rogers reaches last fourSportinglife.comWTA Bad Gastein: Andrea Petkovic through to semi-finals … Read more
Yahoo NewsThis weekend, the film that took 12 years to make is finally in theaters. From the director of Dazed and Confused, and the Before trilogy, Richard Linklater’s Boyhood is opening to overwhelming critical acclaim (a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100 percent … and more …read more Source: Star Wars News From Google
Washington City Paper (blog)Chris Grier, an avant-garde guitarist who played in the noise-rock collective To Live and Shave in L.A. and was based in D.C. for many years, passed away last night from a cardiac arrest at Brooklyn Hospital. Tom Smith, who co-founded To Live and Shave … and more …read more Source: Washington News … Read more
USA TODAYThe average worker in the San Francisco – San Mateo – Redwood City metro area was paid a mean hourly wage of $32.41, or 45 percent higher than the U.S. mean of $22.33, as of May, 2013. That’s based on the latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor … and more …read more … Read more
New York PostIt’s so eerily similar: an ace who took a New York team and the town by storm suddenly gets the gut-churning news he is suffering from a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament. The Mets’ Matt Harvey knows exactly what the Yankees’ Masahiro …Masahiro Tanaka Apologizes To New York Yankees, Fans For … Read more
FOX Conquers San Diego Comic–Con with World Premiere Screenings of …TVbytheNumbersThe FOX FANFARE Booth (#4229) will feature an incredible lineup of talent on the convention center floor for star-studded autograph signings and exciting booth activities, including distribution of the exclusive 2014 FOX FANFARE poster tubes … …read more Source: Comic Con News From Google
WSMV NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden is condemning the political gridlock crippling the federal government and calling on Republican and Democratic governors alike to lead the nation out of what he terms “this mess.” In a speech Friday …Vice President Biden Arrives In Nashville To Attend NGA MeetingNewsChannel5.comJoe Biden makes stop in … Read more
seattlepi.com (blog)Seattle ranks twelfth in the American League in scoring at four runs per game and totaled just nine in their last seven games against the lowly Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, five of which were losses. The Mariners begin a hugely important …Seattle Mariners the best fit for David Price?FanSided all 13 news … Read more
USA TODAYLas Vegas has solidified its reputation as a dining destination, and while there are the old favorites, so many new players have gotten into the game. And it seems like there’s always something new around the corner. Check out three restaurants — one … …read more Source: Las Vegas Restaurant News From Google News
New York TimesCould — gasp — things finally be working in Cleveland’s favor? The city’s fans are certainly not used to this. By the time James’s public breakup with Cleveland, called “The Decision,” was broadcast on ESPN in 2010, they were already painfully … and more …read more Source: Cleveland News From Google
CBS NewsHe spent his first seven NBA seasons in Cleveland. In four years with the Heat, he went to the NBA Finals four times, winning two championships. And now heads back to Cleveland to see if he can finally deliver on his promise of winning a crown for that … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Clevelanders celebrate LeBron James’ return, Miami owner “shocked”CBS NewsAnticipation had been high Friday as the prized free agent pondered whether to leave the Miami Heat, where he won two league titles, to return to Cleveland, where he started his pro career with the Cavaliers. James told Sports Illustrated on Friday …The King Returneth: LeBron James … Read more
Accused Houston shooter had long history of domestic violenceCBS NewsOne of those children, 15-year-old Cassidy Stay, survived and played dead until the shooter had left her family’s home in Spring, a Houston suburb. She called authorities and was able to tell them who the shooter was and that he was looking for more … …read … Read more
Pivot teams with Stanley Tucci for new TV seriesModesto BeeBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Pivot is getting into scripted drama with a new TV series starring former Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci (TOO’-chee). The nearly year-old network focuses on viewers 18 to 34. It plans to launch “Fortitude” in January with 12 one … and more …read … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)The D.C. Council didn’t show much deference for lame duck Mayor Vince Gray in its latest budget, but Gray isn’t giving up easily. In a letter today to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Gray says that he’ll veto one of Mendelson’s budget bills and use a … and more …read more Source: Washington … Read more