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Ticket sales soar for US women’s soccer game in PittsburghTheNewsTribune.comPITTSBURGH — Ticket sales for a U.S. women’s soccer match in Pittsburgh continue to skyrocket in the wake of the team’s World Cup victory. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1LfI3p9 ) reports 35,000 tickets have been sold as of Monday for the Aug.and more …read more From:: Women’s … Read more
SF Giants sporting crazy new shoes for All-Star GameSFGate (blog)National League’s Brandon Crawford, left, and Joe Panik, both of the San Francisco Giants, talk during batting practice for the MLB All-Star baseball game, Monday, July 13, 2015, in Cincinnati. Image 1 of 9 – SF Giants at the All-Star Game. National …Brandon Crawford is an … Read more
Celebrities Turn Out To Support Public School At Men’s Fashion Week NYCFootwear NewsFootwear News is keeping close track of the stars and their shoes in the front rows of this first-ever New York Men’s Fashion Week. Click through to see front-row highlights from the first two days of the show — and stand by as … Read more
Coming soon to your inbox: The Lena Dunham experienceCBS NewsLena Dunham is launching an email newsletter with “Girls” showrunner Jenni Konner. Dunham announced the launch of the weekly newsletter, Lenny, with a photo on her Instagram account Tuesday. “Feminism, style, health, politics: we will strive to bring …Lena Dunham announces ‘Goop meets Grantland’ millennial newsletterWashington … Read more
Cops busting down Las Vegas hotel doors — for practiceLas Vegas Review-JournalThe scenario has played out at the now-closed Riviera as law enforcement agencies and other first responders conduct training exercises at the dormant property while the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority prepares to demolish it to make room … …read more From:: Las … Read more
Twitter shares soar after fake story claiming social media giant has been …Express.co.ukTWITTER shares jumped more than eight per cent after a fake online story claimed the social media giant had been bought out today. By Oli Smith. PUBLISHED: 21:39, Tue, Jul 14, 2015 | UPDATED: 21:47, Tue, Jul 14, 2015. Twitter on Stock Market … Read more
Manfred optimistic A’s will eventually get new stadium in OaklandSan Jose Mercury News“I am encouraged by the attitude of the new mayor in Oakland and the county officials that also serve on the (Joint Powers Authority),” he said. “And I’m hopeful that the process is moving towards giving the A’s a concrete alternative for a … Read more
Emmy Awards: TV Academy trades in DVDs for Google ChromecastLos Angeles Times“This multi-year commitment with Google will provide a superior experience for viewing Emmy-nominated content,” said TV Academy President and Chief Operating Officer Maury McIntyre. “It also gives our members a great way to view programming across …TV Academy to Give Chromecast to Emmy VotersVariety … Read more
‘Hunger Games’ Actress Amandla Stenberg Offended by Kylie Jenner’s CornrowsLatin PostCENTURY CITY, CA – JUNE 16: Actress Amandla Stenberg attends the Women In Film 2015 Crystal + Lucy Awards Presented by Max Mara, BMW of North America, and Tiffany & Co. at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on June 16, 2015 in Century City, …‘Hunger … Read more
10 Once-‘Hot’ College Football Coaches Who Have Lost Their LusterBleacher ReportSuccess could have meant an NFL job, sustained employment at a big-time school, a head role at a bigger college program or the opportunity to become a head coach for the first time. They are the antithesis of Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Pete Carroll and … Read more
Home-and-Home College Football Series That Need to HappenBleacher Report“We want ‘Bama” has been one of the unofficial rallying cries of every college football team that’s pushing for its spot near the top of the game, both an homage to how good Alabama has been under Nick Saban as well as a declaration that a certain … Read more
Field Notes: A Gathering Place for Pool Players and Music FansHONOLULUMagazine.comAdds father Glenn, now 61: “Often we get a big name on a strange night, like a Tuesday, because they’re on tour and Honolulu is a stopover from California to New Zealand or Australia or the Philippines.” In the poolroom, stars like “Black Widow … … Read more
‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 3 News, Update: Marvel Executive Jeph …Christian Post“And then there is Inhuman in the Marvel sense and it’s a very simple concept for people to understand, which is if you have the gene inside you and you come in contact with it you get triggered and if you do one … Read more
Rehab center resident dies after developing Legionnaires’ diseaseChicago TribuneThe Chicago Department of Public Health says a resident of Warren Barr, a Chicago rehab facility in the Gold Coast, has died after being infected with a bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ disease. (WGN-TV). The Chicago Department of Public Health says a …Chicago person dead from Legionnaires’ diseaseWGN-TV … Read more
Denver firefighters pull man from South Platte River; he is in critical conditionThe Denver PostA man pulled from the South Platte River on Tuesday morning is in critical condition, officials say. Denver firefighters pulled the man, in his 70s, from the river after he went into the fast moving water near Confluence Park. Melissa Taylor … Read more
Royals’ success brings surge in TV ratingsSportingNews.comThe Royals’ on-field success in recent months has translated into a ratings bonanza for local broadcaster FOX Sports Kansas City. According to a study conducted by SportsBusinessDaily.com, as of the All-Star break, Royals baseball broadcasts this year …Report: Tigers’ TV ratings down 4 percent from 2014 midseasonThe Detroit News … Read more
Daniel Craig Denies Having a Minor Role in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’/FILMIt’s no surprise that when a rumor pops up online about Star Wars, there’s usually no confirmation whatsoever, and denial is nearly as rare, usually only coming from the talent involved in the rumors. Meanwhile, Lucasfilm just sits quietly and lets the …Star … Read more
Did You Get An SDCC Exclusive We Can Never Go Home #1 Variant?Bleeding Cool NewsBecause if you managed to snag one of the 50 numbered copies available from New England Comics’ Black Mask signing, it is worth a pretty penny. One copy has sold for $559, while another went for $539. The hottest comic in … Read more
Pepperdine Announces Grammy–Award Winners for Center for Arts Music SeasonWestside TodayGrammy Award-winners Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, ukulele phenomenon Jake Shimabukuro, country legend Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, and the Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr trio, Blue Sky Riders, are just a few of the … …read more From:: Grammy Awards News … Read more
Patients Plus Ambulance Drivers Answer 911 Call With An Attitude – Video I have never seen this kind of behavior before in ambulance drivers answering 911 calls via home arrival. You figure a 911 call means they want to get to the home where the problem is ASAP, right? Not so here with Patients Plus … Read more
‘Deadpool’ takes aim at squeaky-clean Marvel Studios with NSFW anti-heroMarketWatchIn the absence of Marvel’s Iron Man and Avengers, raunchy “Deadpool” stepped up to the plate. It emerged as one of this year’s showstoppers, bringing the packed hall to its feet. The crowd applauded and chanted “one more time” after the trailer’s debut …San Diego Comic … Read more
Patients Plus Ambulance Drivers Answer 911 Call With An Attitude – Video I have never seen this kind of behavior before in ambulance drivers answering 911 calls via home arrival. You figure a 911 call means they want to get to the home where the problem is ASAP, right? Not so here with Patients Plus … Read more
Denver renters happy with the city9NEWS.comDenver renters happy with the city. Renters in Denver gave the city an “A” rating for satisfaction with the city, according to a study released on Tuesday by Apartment List. Loading… Post to Facebook. Denver renters happy with the city Renters in …How satisfied are renters in Colorado, Denver?Denver Business … Read more
Stars celebrate first New York Fashion Week: Men’sPage SixMarky Ramone (center) and Andy Hilfiger (right) pose with designer Carlos Campos at Campos’ show on Monday. WireImage. Alicia Glen and Diane von Furstenberg attend the opening press conference on Monday. Getty Images. Joe Jonas arrives at the … …read more From:: Fashion News By Google News
Burger 21 coming to BuckheadAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Created by the owners of the Melting Pot Restaurants, the first Burger 21 location opened in Tampa in 2010. The Buckhead location will offer beef and non-beef burger creations, like the Tex-Mex Haystack, Spicy Thai Shrimp, Black Bean and Mediterranean … …read more From:: Atlanta Restaurants News By … Read more
Report: Why TV Ratings Being Down Does Not Necessarily Hurt TV AdvertisingTelevision WeekThe story says, “Senior research analyst Brian Wieser [of the Pivotal Research Group] says the ratings declines do not matter as long as TV works better than any other medium in achieving advertisers’ goals.” This is what Wieser told Media Life: “If TV … Read more
Comic-Con: The Winners and Losers In San DiegoHollywood ReporterA whirlwind of studio marketing and surprises mixed with genuine fan excitement at San Diego Comic-Con last week. Sifting through the hype the day after the proceedings, The Hollywood Reporter tallies up the biggest beneficiaries of the Hall H crowd.San Diego’s First Comic-Con Was Held in a … Read more
Los Angeles skyscraper to get observation deckThe San Luis Obispo TribuneLOS ANGELES — Tourists will soon be able to take in 360-degree views of metropolitan Los Angeles from an observation deck, bar and restaurant atop the tallest building in the West. The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday (http://lat.ms/1fF8TLP) that …and more …read more From:: Los … Read more
These Are The Most Popular Names In Washington, DCDCist.comTaxpayers called Michael are the largest bloc—name-wise that is—contributing to the city coffers. Johns, Jameses, Davids, Roberts, Williams, Marys, Christophers, Elizabeths, and Joses follow, according to an analysis done by D.C.‘s Office of Revenue …and more …read more From:: Washington DC News From Google News
Author Zha Jianying says Hong Kong stands ‘at a crossroads, confronting a crisis’South China Morning Post (subscription)For author Zha Jianying, things in Hong Kong have become so complex that no words can truly convey the sentiment felt here. The Beijing-born writer and contributor to The New Yorker magazine says something was different when she and … Read more
Hip Hop Dominates on SpotifyBETNot that we needed a full global study to prove hip hop’s dominates. In spite of paying artists notoriously low royalties, the numbers have been speaking for themselves. Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly was streamed more than 9 million times upon …The whole world loves hip–hop — and Spotify has … Read more
Apple Might Be In Trouble With The FTC Over New Antitrust ClaimsForbesWhile Apple Apple may have just gotten into the streaming game less than a month ago, a new controversy seems to pop up every week or so for the tech behemoth. Between Taylor Swift’s criticisms and claims of extremely low (or initially nonexistent …and … Read more
Brazilians top website searches for Miami real estateMiami HeraldIn 2014, Latin American buyers made the most purchases in Miami-Dade and Broward counties among global consumers. Venezuelans accounted for the most international deals with 16 percent of the total. Argentinians made up 12 percent and Brazilians 11 …Brazil still top country searching for SoFla real estateThe … Read more
Freedom Home & Electronics closing at Cross Country Plaza in ColumbusColumbus Ledger-EnquirerAside from Columbus, the company operates outlets — all of which are being shuttered — in Hinesville Ga.; San Diego, Calif.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Oak Grove, Ky.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Junction City, Kan.; Lakewood, Wash.; Lawton, Okla.; Killeen … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News … Read more
Flvto Lets You Download 99 YouTube Videos Simultaneously…Digital Music NewsYouTube video-to-download converters have been around for years, but Flvto takes it to the extreme by enabling 99 video downloads simultaneously. That includes downloads into videos (of various formats) or MP3s, even directly into iTunes. That means … …read more From:: YouTube News By Google News