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Baidu on the hunt for Canadian game developersThe Globe and MailCheng Wei, the vice-president of international business at Baidu Mobile Games, says he met with more than 20 game developers in Vancouver – a hot spot for animation and mobile game–developers that has attracted multiple Japanese gaming giants – and … and more …read more … Read more
E! OnlineSelena Gomez isn’t going to stand for bullying, particularly when it takes place on her social media page. The 21-year-old pop star took to Instagram on Saturday to call out one of her followers who posted a nasty comment on the photo-sharing site.Selena Gomez Blasts Instagram Follower for “Absurd” Bullying Comment: PictureUs MagazineJustin Bieber … Read more
Study: Sexy Profile Pictures On Social Media Work Against WomenOPB News (blog)It turns out you’re not alone in judging social media acquaintances. A new study from Oregon State University found that young women who post revealing photos on social media are seen as less physically and socially attractive by their female peers …Young women with … Read more
Times of San DiegoOn Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m., which is the 45th anniversary of Apollo 11’s return to Earth, the agency will host a panel discussion titled “NASA’s Next Giant Leap” at Comic–Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Apollo 11 was the first … and more …read more Source: San Diego … Read more
Economic TimesTypically accelerators provide seed funding, industry networking and mentoring for startups to grow and find the next level of funding. In turn, successful funding for the next phase of growth or acquisition of portfolio companies was expected to … …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
The Herald | HeraldOnline.comThis image released by USA Network shows, from left, Co-Creator/Executive Producer Tim Kring, with actors Anne Heche, and Jason Isaacs participating in the “Dig” panel of the NBCUniversal Press Tour, July 2014 on Monday, July 14, 2014 in Beverly Hills, … and more …read more Source: Beverly Hills News From Google News
3 content marketing lessons from startupsiMedia ConnectionAt a recent summit hosted by Sigma West, leaders of startup technology companies met to share best practices for sales and marketing. One of the topics was content marketing and several leaders shared what brought their company success. Here are the … …read more Source: Startups News From Google … Read more
World Cup Draws Record US Television RatingsThe Onion (satire)The 2014 FIFA World Cup drew record TV ratings in America with 25 million viewers tuning in to the USA-Portugal match, reaching more people than either the NBA Finals or the MLB World Series, though some sports analysts have argued that Americans’ … …read more Source: TV … Read more
Cellphones cause restaurant delays: Craigslist adLondon Free PressA Craigslist ad claiming selfies and cellphone use are the reason for slower service in restaurants is going viral. The anonymous restaurant upon reviewing surveillance footage from both 2004 and 2014, it determined that people using their cellphones … and more …read more Source: London Restaurant News From … Read more
The Denver PostThe incident happened about 2 p.m. in an alleyway off of West Ellsworth Avenue and Osceola Street, said Sonny Jackson, a Denver Police Department spokesman. Four people — one man and three women — jumped out of the Nissan sport utility vehicle, …Stolen car crashes into Denver house9NEWS.com all 7 news articles …read … Read more
ESPNAnd that’s good news for his continued NFL ownership, because if he were to be charged, his fellow NFL owners and commissioner Roger Goodell would have faced pressure to take action on Haslam, just as Goodell has taken action on players who have …Total cost of Pilot Flying J fraud exceeds $150 millionNBCSports.com all 182 … Read more
Access Atlanta (blog)Andy Roberts might be from Atlanta, but Garth Brooks is kicking off his tour in Chicago. The Brooks fan from Gainesville, Georgia, announced the first city for the country singer’s upcoming tour at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Monday …’Andy from Atlanta‘ to announce Garth Brooks’ first tour stopAtlanta Business ChronicleMeet ‘Andy … Read more
Actress Kruger jumps for joy over World Cup winSacramento BeeNEW YORK — German-born actress Diane Kruger says watching Sunday’s World Cup final she couldn’t eat, drink or sit down the entire match. Kruger says the game was so intense. And when Germany finally beat Argentina 1-0 in overtime, she was “jumping … and more …read … Read more
United Airlines wants more info before deciding on Monroe-to-Denver routeMonroe News StarMonroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said United Airlines has asked for more information before making a decision on whether to add a direct flight between Monroe Regional Airport and Denver International Airport. Mayo, Monroe Regional Airport Manager Ron … …read more Source: United Airlines News … Read more
AMD’s “Mantle” Helps Gaming Hardware Lighten the LoadMotley FoolLooking at the company’s displays at the 2014 International CES is to understand that playtime is big business at Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD ) . Fool analysts Tim Beyers and Rex Moore were on hand to sample some of the chipmaker’s latest wares … …read more … Read more
SB NationOn one hand, there are a lot of high-level NCAA and university employees who will be happy with this decision. Mudiay has made it clear that his decision to attend SMU was based on basketball, not academics, and purists will see this as a win for the …Emmanuel Mudiay Skipping College Basketball to Play … Read more
Washington City Paper (blog)The dispute, first reported by the Washington Post, centers on the deteriorating Park Southern housing complex in Ward 8. With the property beset by tenant disputes, alleged mismanagement, and more than $600,000 in debts to the D.C. government, the … and more …read more Source: Washington News From Washington DC Paper
Wanda’s Picks for July 2014San Francisco Bay View“Love Balm for My Spirit Child,” a choreo-play based on testimonies from Bay Area mothers whose children were lost to gun violence, directed by Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe, opens at Brava! For Women in the Arts, Theatre Center in …. Let’s not start … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News … Read more
Las Vegas SunA woman who was intentionally hit by a car and injured Friday night had gone outside to call 911 after she found her baby was not breathing, Metro Police said. The search for the driver and vehicle is ongoing. After finding the baby unresponsive at her …Las Vegas police seek help finding robberLas … Read more
Fired Albuquerque officers sue police unionKFDAAlbuquerque, N.M. – Two Albuquerque police officers are suing their former police union after they were fired for beating a car thief suspect. Former officers John Doyle and Robert Woolever, fired in November 2011, claim the union did not protect them.Fired cops suing Albuquerque police unionKOAT AlbuquerqueAfter string of shootings, … Read more
Slate Magazine (blog)Lyft, the purveyor of pink-mustachioed cars, markets itself as a “friendly, affordable ride” for city-dwellers everywhere. But New York officials aren’t buying it. On Friday evening, the New York State Supreme Court forced Lyft to delay its planned …Ride-Sharing Lyft Faces Off Against New York Attorney GeneralWall Street Journal (blog)The Party Without a … Read more
Fight Back! NewspaperFight Back! reporter Fernando Figueroa sat down with Michael Sampson, one of the Nashville 5 arrested on July 12, to discuss what happened, how he was released from jail and what’s next for the movement. Fight Back!: Can you tell us what happened? …read more Source: Nashville News From Google
Monday Night Highlights: Super Bowl IIIThe Jet PressWe dream of winning the big one! Heck, all of the teams are 0-0, and in football more than any other of the major sports, every team has a shot. How are we going to do that tonight? We are going to watch highlights of Super Bowl III. … Read more
WFAADALLAS — Gersi Ordoñez hasn’t had much to smile about her entire life. In fact, a serious trauma to her face makes it impossible for her to smile at all. Raised in the poverty-stricken town of Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Gersi’s life has been filled … and more …read more Source: Dallas News From Google
Guardian Liberty VoiceOn top of that, Square Enix and Deep Silver are also planning to feature a gaming arcade of their upcoming titles during the convention. The arcade will open at the Whiskey Girl restaurant between 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25 and 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 26. …read more Source: Gaming News Feed … Read more
Bleacher ReportIn terms of his quality as a human being, there’s not much breadth of opinion on new Chicago Bulls big man Pau Gasol. Anyone who’s ever heard or read anything about the Spaniard loves him. And if you’ve come into actual contact with him, you’re …What Pau Gasol will bring to Chicago that Carlos … Read more
MiamiHerald.comAt those same meetings, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that Pouncey (and the others involved) had to go through a mental evaluation before being allowed to return to the field. It is not clear if Pouncey’s screening has already taken place … and more …read more Source: NFL Roger Goodell News From Google News
MyFox AtlantaGeorgia World Congress Center officials now know what caused Saturday’s mass panic and left ten people injured at the 11th Annual Car and Bike show. GWCC officials say a motorcycle back-fired and the sound was mistaken for gun shots being fired.10 hurt at V103 Car + Bike Show at GWCC (VIDEO)Atlanta Business ChroniclePeople rush … Read more
Even Before Super Bowl Tickets Released, Limited Phoenix Hotels Remain …ForbesSuper Bowl XLIX will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in February, prompting super fans to already begin garnering interest in the NFL’s most profitable annual game. While excitement rides still rides high for the game … …read more Source: NFL … Read more
MiamiHerald.comALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — About 40 Central American immigrants detained briefly in New Mexico were deported Monday, officials confirmed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the immigrants were placed on a plane in Roswell and flown to …Deportations of immigrants held at Artesia beginAlbuquerque Journal all 69 news articles …read more Source: Albuquerque NM News From … Read more
Chicago Weather: Rain followed by cooler temperaturesWLS-TVSevere weather cleared out of the Chicago area by Monday afternoon, but cooler temperatures are on the way. “Rain moving out of the area for now,” ABC7 Meteorologist Mike Caplan said. “And cold air- by July standards- is coming.” Overnight … …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google
Air Force to cut 238 jobs at HickamHonolulu Star-AdvertiserAn Air Force C-17 taxis along the runway after arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. NORFOLK, Va. >> The Air Force said Monday it will eliminate nearly 3,500 positions over the next five years, including 238 jobs at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. and more …read more … Read more
‘Planet of the Apes’ reigns over box office with $73 millionLynchburg News and AdvanceThis photo released by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Jason Clarke, as Malcolm, foreground, and, background from left, Andy Serkis as Caesar, Toby Kebbell as Koba and Karin Konoval as Maurice in a scene from “Dawn of the Planet of the … Read more
Los Angeles TimesAs a major leaguer, he remains under the control of the Miami Marlins through the 2016 season, although the Marlins could trade him for a huge return if they were convinced he would not sign an extension to stay in Miami. Power is increasingly scarce …Marlins getting calls on Giancarlo StantonBoston GlobeNick Cafardo: … Read more
ForbesThe 2014 FIFA World Cup has concluded with Sunday’s 1-0 extra time win by Germany over Argentina. Interest in the World Cup has increased on television, but as more and more use social media and other online news to engage along with watching, … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By Google