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After Lottery in New York to See Pope Francis, Some Winners Scalp Tickets OnlineNew York TimesAbout 40,000 New York area residents learned on Thursday that they had won two tickets in a city-sponsored lottery to watch Pope Francis’ procession through Central Park on Sept. 25. A day later, many of them had been moved by … Read more
San Francisco Man Pleads Not Guilty To Posting Anti-Chinese GraffitiCBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – A San Francisco man arrested on allegations he perpetuated a hate crime pleaded not guilty in court Friday to one felony and at least two misdemeanor offenses. John Schenone, 62, appeared before Judge Edward Torpoco in …and more …read more … Read more
Riot Fest 2015 day one: Motorhead tough to take while No Doubt is less chirpy …Chicago TribuneThis Chicago rapper has been nibbling at the edges of notice for years, even as the Chicago scene is taking off like a rocket. Why that notice continues to escape her is beyond me. She and her (live) band, … Read more
Cleveland national anthem singer Rocco Scotti dies at age 95newsnet5.comCLEVELAND – A Cleveland legend, Rocco Scotti has died at the age of 95, the Cleveland Indians confirm. For decades, Scotti belted out the national anthem at events all over Cleveland, but he was best known for singing the anthem at Cleveland Indians …Rocco Scotti, longtime … Read more
Cowboys expect to hold part of 2016 training camp in FriscoDallas Morning News(from l to r) Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, Frisco mayor Maher Maso, and Ford regional manager Greg Wood talk after a press conference announcing the Dallas Cowboys new Frisco World headquarters to be named The Ford …Dallas Cowboys’ New Frisco … Read more
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders: What’s the Game Plan for Oakland?Bleacher ReportLet’s take a look inside the Oakland Raiders film room. What is defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. preaching to his defense? How should offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave attack the Cincinnati Bengals defense? Much excitement surrounds Khalil Mack’s …Predicting the Final Score of Cincinnati Bengals … Read more
Bears Win Two At Service Academy Challenge Cal Takes Down Harvard And ArmyCal AthleticsARLINGTON, Va. – The Cal volleyball team won its first two matches of the Service Academy Challenge inside The Pentagon on Friday, coming back to beat Harvard 18-25, 23-25, 28-26, 25-18, 15-9 then defeating Army 21-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-19. …read more From:: … Read more
Will casual gaming get even bigger?Brantford ExpositorWhen Microsoft first announced the Xbox One gaming system (http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-one), it talked about it as more than just a gaming system. The company described it as the central hub for your television, allowing you to tune and watch …and more …read more From:: Gaming News By Google News
Mother-daughter team make Las Vegas animal nonprofit dream come trueLas Vegas Review-JournalRocky gets some love from Christy Stevens, left, and her daughter Kendall at Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas at 1720 S. Rainbow Blvd. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. The adoption center and pet supply store was founded by the pair based on a wish … Read more
Social media post leads to 2 arrests, drug bust, seizure of gunsWISH-TVA social media post led to two arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs Friday, September 11, 2015. (Provided Photo/Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office). BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office arrested two …and more …read more From:: Social Media News … Read more
Kadono’s Late Goal Carries Cal Past UC DavisCal AthleticsBERKELEY, Calif. – The California Golden Bears (3-1-0) defeated the UC Davis Aggies (1-4-0) 2-1 on Friday afternoon at Goldman Field at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley. The Bears were buoyed by goals from redshirt sophomore forward Matt Chasman and … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News … Read more
哇！: ReedPOP Announces Beijing Comic Convention for July 2016!Comics BeatWhile most of the ReedPOP staff were in Brooklyn promoting the official beer of New York Comic Con, Lance Fensterman was in China, announcing the creation of the Beijing Comic Convention, to be held June 9-10, 2016! Beijing joins the Shanghai Comic … …read more From:: … Read more
2016 NFL Draft: Jonah Tuls’ Early Big BoardNFL MocksWhile college football may just be starting up, it is not too early to start looking at the top draft eligible prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft. With that being said, I will be showing you guys the top 30 players ranked on my big board thus … Read more
A Guide to the New TV Shows of Fall 2015Rotten TomatoesWith fall comes the return of your favorite TV shows, but it also means that dozens of network hopefuls will be debuting in the weeks. To prime you on what’s hitting the airwaves this season, we have a rundown of the new TV shows, including … Read more
Who will start at RB? Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones weigh inDallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (right) watches practice with his sons, and team executives, Jerry Jones, Jr. (left) and Stephen Jones (center) during afternoon practice at training camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, in Oxnard, Calif. (Smiley N.Jones has 2nd hip replacement, expects … Read more
Video shows San Francisco cops joke about body cams showing police shootingsabc7news.comSan Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr has ordered an investigation of two of his officers after they were videotaped while joking about body cams showing officer-involved shootings. That graphic conversation was posted on social media. The chief was …Formal inquiry into SF officers’ ‘graphic’ … Read more
OJ Simpson’s Appeal Rejected By Nevada CourtCBS LocalThe court said Simpson failed to show that his notoriety following his 1995 acquittal in Los Angeles in the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman tainted his trial in Las Vegas, and he failed to demonstrate that …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes class of 11NBA.com (blog)Also enshrined Friday were former NBA stars Spencer Haywood, Jo Jo White and Dikembe Mutombo, women’s basketball great Lisa Leslie and referee Dick Bavetta. Tom Heinsohn was inducted as a coach after already being enshrined as a player, joined by …A tribute to Dikembe Mutombo’s finger wag, … Read more
James Gunn Can’t Use A Marvel Alien Spieces In Guardian Of The Galaxy 2 For …Comicbook.comA potential name for an alien race in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 has apparently been rejected by Marvel Studios and director James Gunn for an unexpected reason. On his Facebook page today, the filmmaker explained to fans that … Read more
Jean Quan To Run For Oakland At-Large City Council Seat #OakMtg – Video Jean Quan, former Oakland Mayor, is to run for the At-Large City Council Seat held by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan. This from a source close to Quan and Oakland politics. Stay tuned. Quan could not be reached for comment at the time. via … Read more
San Diegans observe 9/11 at events across countyfox5sandiego.comSAN DIEGO — San Diegans Friday observed the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at several events around the region, including a ceremony at the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. The Midway event included guest speakers from the San Diego …San Diego marks anniversary of 9/11: ‘You’re … Read more
Bay Area unlikely to follow San Francisco’s footsteps on housing crisisContra Costa TimesIn Alameda County, Bates suggested possibly teaming up with Oakland and other interested cities on a bond of their own. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she remains supportive of a bond, which could aid the city’s effort to stem displacement. “The most …and … Read more
Bay Area unlikely to follow San Francisco’s footsteps on housing crisisSan Jose Mercury NewsIn Alameda County, Bates suggested possibly teaming up with Oakland and other interested cities on a bond of their own. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she remains supportive of a bond, which could aid the city’s effort to stem displacement. “The most … Read more
AB 825: Rendon’s California Public Utilities Commission Reform Package …California NewswireSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The State Legislature unanimously approved a package of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reform measures proposed by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood). They now await the …CPUC reform bills sent to governorThe San Diego Union-Tribune California Legislature: ‘Right to die,’ climate … Read more
Serena Williams Lost In U.S. Open Blame Drake – Video Serena Williams lost in the U.S. Open. Who she lost to is not important for this video. What is important is that Serena Williams lost her bid for the Grand Slam and its all Drake’s fault. Serena was free of pop culture gossip until her … Read more
Serena Williams Lost In U.S. Open Blame Drake – Video Serena Williams lost in the U.S. Open. Who she lost to is not important for this video. What is important is that Serena Williams lost her bid for the Grand Slam and its all Drake’s fault. Serena was free of pop culture gossip until her … Read more
Oakland police release videos in two incidents that led to suspect deathsSFGateAt a meeting last week with The Chronicle editorial board, Whent and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that the city was struggling with the issue of sharing police body-camera footage with the public — and whether to do it, how much to show and … Read more
Jarryd Hayne Hopes to Earn His Way onto 49ers Gameday Roster49ers.comAfter surviving final cuts to earn a spot on the San Francisco 49ers initial 53-man roster, the Australian import faces another uphill climb at the onset of the regular season. Ninety minutes before kickoff on Monday night, the team will announce seven …Jarryd Hayne practicing … Read more
Honolulu Museum of Art sells historic Makiki Heights property to Washington …Pacific Business News (Honolulu)The Honolulu Museum of Art has sold off a second historic property next door to the Spalding House in Makiki Heights, formerly known as The Contemporary Museum, to a partner of a prominent Washington, D.C., law firm who has plans to … Read more
6 Las Vegas restaurants to hit for Mexican Independence DayLas Vegas Review-JournalYou know all those times you celebrated Cinco de Mayo, thinking it was Mexican Independence Day, and then found out it wasn’t? Well, here’s an opportunity to make up for it. The real Mexican Independence Day is Wednesday, and local restaurants and … …read … Read more
City Market Announces Restaurants, Aims for Early 2016 DebutLA Downtown News OnlineSlated are an as-yet unnamed eatery from Charles Phan (of San Francisco’s The Slanted Door), featuring his new-Vietnamese cooking; Rossoblú, an Italian restaurant from Steve Sampson (of Century City’s Sotto); and a bar from Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix … …read more From:: Los … Read more
Google thinks Los Angeles is underwaterThe VergeGoogle has put the residents of Los Angeles in a rather precarious position: underwater, according to the search giant’s Maps software. Toggle over Venice, Malibu or select parts of Route 1 and you’ll see parts of land — streets, beaches, and …and more …read more From:: Los Angeles News … Read more
Uber and Lyft are one step closer to operating in Las VegasEngadgetThe Nevada Transportation Authority approved new regulations for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services today, but don’t expect a flood of for-hire drivers on the Las Vegas Strip this weekend. These companies can’t open shop in Nevada quite yet …and more …read more From:: … Read more
DC’s delegate to Congress introduces bill on Redskins nameWashington D.C. Sun TimesIn a news release Thursday, Norton is quoted as saying Washington “should always be associated with pride, not with a moniker that mocks and insults Native Americans.” In 2013, Norton and nine other members of Congress urged a nickname change in …and more …read … Read more
Chicago Comic Con 2015CW57.TVA few weeks ago, the amazing team at Wizard World put together Chicago Comic Con. As some of you may know, they do this every year, and this was the same team that put together Madison Comic Con earlier this year. I was very excited when they let me … …read more … Read more