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New York TimesAmanda Kludt, Eater’s editorial director, said Mr. Sutton and Mr. Sietsema would both review New York restaurants on a schedule to be determined, while Mr. Addison would write three times a week, covering the rest of the nation. One of blog’s guiding …Sutton, Sietsema, Addison IN as Eater Restaurant CriticsEater NYEater Announces New … Read more
Rodger Saffold fails Raiders physical, rejoins RamsNFL.com“One of the worst days of my life as a professional,” one Raiders source told NFL Media columnist Michael Silver. A Raiders source told Silver that Raiders owner Mark Davis pulled the plug on the Saffold deal. Saffold could have had shoulder surgery … …read more Source: Michael Silver … Read more
National PostIt is to weep. What if the darling of Toronto progressives, one of the presumed front-runners in the city’s mayoralty campaign and the person atop much of the pre-election polling held a kickoff and had nothing to say? That’s the sad story of Olivia Chow’s …Transit shaping up as key fight in Toronto mayoral … Read more
Extra“Extra’s” Terri Seymour caught up with “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” stars Scarlett Johannson and Chris Evans as they promoted their sequel. Scarlett chatted about taking on the film’s stunts and told Terri that she’s ready to shoot the “Avengers” …16 Minutes of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER B-Roll Footage …Comic Book Movie‘Winter Soldier’ Sebastian … Read more
Independent Police Monitor, Chief Disagree On Force CaseCBS LocalDENVER (CBS4) – Denver’s independent monitor, who oversees Denver law enforcement and safety agencies, says the Denver Police Department and Manager of Safety made the wrong call in not disciplining a female officer for her use of force on an …Denver police watchdog criticizes lack of discipline … Read more
New York TimesSeventy years after Stalin brutally deported thousands of Crimean Tatars to Central Asia, the descendants of those who returned fear repression as Russia tightens its grip on the peninsula. the main story. the main story.Is Crimea in the Middle East?Jerusalem PostGlobe in Crimea: Tatars reject Russian rule despite Putin’s courtingThe Globe and MailVladimir: … Read more
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserHawaiian Airlines said Thursday it will reinstate service between San Jose, Calif., and Honolulu beginning May 16 with daily flights after having ceased three-times-a-week service from that Bay Area market in January. The state’s largest carrier also …Hawaiian Airlines expands Bay Area service to San Jose, OaklandPacific Business News (Honolulu)Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Comes Home … Read more
Los Angeles TimesThink of a robot. Chances are you imagined one with legs like C-3PO of “Star Wars” fame or something with wheels like NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity. Neither of these rigid body types are particularly flexible and certainly can’t move through water well.MIT’s super-speedy robot fish makes flashy escapeCNET‘Soft’ Robotic Fish Can Escape Predators … Read more
WRALSportsFan.com3:07 first half; NC State 21, Miami 17: Out of the break NC State’s BeeJay Anya hits a jumper and Cat Barber lays one in on a break-away for a 17-12 lead. Battling for the ball on their own end, Rion Brown makes a statement dunk on a fourth chance attempt.Live from the ACC tournament: … Read more
The GuardianThe former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona was arrested and cautioned for common assault following an incident in north London on Wednesday lunchtime. Even in retirement, the mecurial Frenchman has never been far from controversy.Eric Cantona arrested for assault in LondonTelegraph.co.ukEric Cantona, Manchester United Legend, Arrested For Assault In LondonHuffington Post UKManchester United legend … Read more
You can get $15000 to buy a home in Denver9NEWS.comDENVER – Potential homebuyers in Denver could qualify for $15,000 in down-payment assistance. Wells Fargo and the City of Denver announced a program on Wednesday that will provide $4.5 million to qualified homebuyers. Those who qualify will need to …Wells Fargo, city of Denver launch down-payment … Read more
Denver’s trash trucks are saying goodbye to diesel fuel9NEWS.comDenver’s trash trucks are saying goodbye to diesel fuel. The City of Denver is following private companies in the shift to using compressed natural gas (CNG) to run big garbage and recycling trucks. Loading… Post to Facebook. Denver’s trash trucks are … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Malaysia Airlines and the case of the missing legsWashington Post (blog)The photos circulated Tuesday of the two Iranians who got on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight showed two men with different bags, different T-shirts and the same pair of legs. (Azhar Rahim/EPA). The New Straits Times reports that Malaysian police … …read more Source: Malaysia … Read more
Honolulu considers limits on hotels to condo unitsSeattle Post IntelligencerHONOLULU (AP) — The Honolulu City Council is considering limiting hoteliers from converting hotel rooms to condominium units. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Thursday (http://bit.ly/1fWqfBv ) that the council advanced a bill unanimously that … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From Google News
ForbesAhhhh – the joys of a price war. Awesome for consumers (at least in the short term), great for market share building but frankly pretty crap for the bottom line. And something that is a regular feature of the cloud file sharing space. Today it was the turn of Google …Why Google’s massive Drive storage … Read more
New restaurant opens at site of former Bellflower HotelLos Angeles Wave NewspapersBELLFLOWER — The grand opening March 6 of Fronk’s Restaurant, 16922 Bellflower Blvd., was the culmination of eight years of effort to create a live-and-work village on the site of the former Bellflower Hotel, according to Mayor Ray Dunton. The Village … and more … Read more
Restaurant openingLos Angeles Wave NewspapersBellflower Mayor Ray Dunton, left, smiles as Jamie Fronk prepares to speak at the grand opening of Fronk’s Restaurant March 6. At right is Fronk’s wife Jessica holding their son, 8-month old Maxwell. …read more Source: Los Angeles Restaurant News From Google News
ESPN (blog)The Redskins have signed former Dallas defensive lineman Jason Hatcher, his agent tweeted and the team confirmed. The four-year contract is worth $27.5 million, according to sources. It’s the biggest deal handed out this free agency by Washington …Source: Free agent Dallas Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer to visit rival …Dallas Morning News (blog)Redskins land … Read more
ESPN (blog)The Atlanta Falcons made Joe Hawley a priority going into free agency although he wasn’t re-signed until after the market opened. Hawley proved his worth last season when he stepped in as the starting center ahead of Peter Konz, who was shifted over to …Stats Falcons Must Improve in ’14Bleacher Report all 3 news … Read more
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) – Hal Douglas, a veteran voice-over artist who worked on trailers for films such as “Philadelphia,” “Forrest Gump” and “Lethal Weapon,” died at the age of 89 last week, his daughter said on Thursday. He passed away on March 7 at his …Hal Douglas Dead at 89: Hear the Movie Trailer Narrator’s … Read more
SportingNews.comWe have our first huge upset of Championship Week. Seton Hall has beaten No. 1 seed Villanova on a buzzer-beater. Sterling Gibbs’ jumper just inside the 3-point line over Darrun Hilliard II found the bottom of the net, and the Pirates beat the Wildcats 64-63.Top 25 CapsulesWashington PostSeton Hall’s upset of No. 3 Villanova fueled … Read more
Boston.comIs this the end of an era? Longtime Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork may be moving on, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Patriots Pro Bowl DT Vince Wilfork has asked that the team release him after 10 seasons in New England, according to …NFL Free Agency Live: Raiders Sign Two-Year Deal With LB … Read more
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Waiting on Cincinnati’s free-agent splash? Don’t botherSI.com“There is no single silver bullet. We’re shooting a lot of small shots. That doesn’t mean that it isn’t going to cost the same amount of money. And it doesn’t mean we aren’t going to have the best team possible.” Oh, one quick note on those comments … …read … Read more
ChicagoNow (blog)The Illini basketball team has one path to the NCAA Tournament; winning the Big Ten Tournament and receiving the automatic bid. A win over Michigan tomorrow morning would be great for their postseason resume, and give them higher seeding in the NIT.Michigan basketball by the numbers: Looking at the Wolverines’ NCAA …MLive.com all 441 … Read more
CBS LocalOAKLAND (KCBS) – A report by the state Department of Public Health has found that Children’s Hospital Oakland complied with medical regulatory standards in the handling of Jahi McMath, a teenage girl who was declared brain-dead after undergoing tonsil …Jahi McMath case: Oakland hospital gets positive state reviewLos Angeles TimesJahi McMath: State releases report … Read more
KING5.comThe Transportation Department’s cultural resources manager, Steve Archer, says workers started boring probes Thursday to determine if archaeological work is needed. The shaft will be dug through an area filled-in years ago along the Seattle waterfront.Preparations in works for Seattle tunnel repairSeattle Post Intelligencer all 21 news articles …read more Source: Seattle News From Google
The GuardianOn 20 February, as revolution engulfed the centre of Kiev, Joseph Schilling, a 61-year-old builder from western Ukraine, went to the frontline to join the protests against President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. He was standing beneath the … and more …read more Source: Kiev News From Google
E! OnlineEver wonder what it would feel like to be an up-and-coming model walking in Fashion Week for the first time? Well, luckily Kendall Jenner is dishing on her experiences during New York, London and Paris Fashion Week. And based on her personal diary and …Kardashian fashion: 5 reasons to love Kim, Khloe and Kourtney’s … Read more
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Motorist slams car into crowd near Texas SXSW festival, 2 killedReutersThe motorist, identified as Rashad Charjuan Owens, 21, fled from police and was subdued by an officer using a stun gun after the incident near the SXSW festival. He will face two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a … … Read more
In budget squeeze, Miami-Dade cuts jobsMiamiHerald.comMiami-Dade County government has laid off some workers as it grapples with a property-tax squeeze. Twenty-one people have lost their jobs in the past two months, according to a monthly report Mayor Carlos Gimenez sent late Thursday to county … and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google
MiamiHerald.comIndian Wells, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – In-form Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov was a quarterfinal upset winner Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the year. The 28th-seed Dolgopolov ousted 10th-seeded Canadian …Raonic loses to lower-seeded Ukrainian in Indian Wells quarter-finalThe Globe and MailBNP Paribas Open: Federer advances as Murray, Wawrinka fallHindustan … Read more
Sutton, Sietsema, Addison IN as Eater Restaurant CriticsEatereater%20icon%20new.gif For the first time in its history, Eater has just welcomed aboard three restaurant critics — three full-time critics, armed with dining budgets and endless appetites for food and adventure. In collaboration with our parent … and more …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google News
BusinessweekFacebook Inc. (FB:US) Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said he called U.S. President Barack Obama to express his frustration over the government’s spying. “The U.S. government should be the champion for the Internet, not a threat,” he wrote in a …Biz Break: Facebook launches video ads; NetApp, eBay lay off workersSan Jose Mercury NewsMark Zuckerberg … Read more