Day: February 14, 2014

Guard hired by Oakland residents shoots suspect – San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco ChronicleA security guard hired to patrol an Oakland neighborhood by residents frustrated with an overtaxed city police force shot and wounded a burglary suspect Thursday after the man confronted him with a screwdriver, authorities said. The shooting happened …Private security guard shoots suspected burglarabc7news.comPrivate Security Guard Shoots Burglary Suspect In Oakland HillsCBS LocalOakland: … Read more

Cherry-picking crime stats may have pitfalls for Jean Quan – San Francisco Chronicle

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Cherry-picking crime stats may have pitfalls for Jean QuanSan Francisco ChronicleAt just about every event she’s attended this year, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan has repeated the campaign mantra she hopes will win her another four-year term in November: Crime is down and Oakland is on the rise. It’s true that crime stats dipped in 2013 … Read more

Jeremy Abbott, US figure skating champ, falls hard but finishes routine to … – CBS News

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Jeremy Abbott, US figure skating champ, falls hard but finishes routine to …CBS NewsJeremy Abbott of the United States hits the wall while competing during the Men’s Figure Skating Short Program on day 6 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 13, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Matthew Stockman, … Read more

Denver deputy to appeal discipline for slamming handcuffed inmate – Denver Post

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Denver deputy to appeal discipline for slamming handcuffed inmateDenver PostA Denver Sheriff’s deputy whose seemingly unprovoked slamming of a handcuffed and shackled inmate in a Denver courtroom was caught on camera is appealing a 30-day suspension. Deputy Brady Lovingier, a 12-year-veteran of the department and the …Denver Sheriff’s Deputy Attacks Shackled Inmate In Courtroom (VIDEO)Huffington … Read more

5 favorite moments from Thursday at the Sochi Olympics – CNN

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CNNSweden’s Alexander Majorov performs during the men’s short program figure skating on Thursday, February 13. We know the Winter Olympics mostly through the power of television, as a spectacle in constant motion. Seeing the Games through still …American men sweep ski slopestyle medalsUSA TODAYSochi Olympics: Joss Christensen leads US sweep in slopestyle skiingLos Angeles TimesBest … Read more

Just hours after feeling flu-like symptoms, Pearland teacher suddenly dies – Houston Chronicle (blog)

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Houston Chronicle (blog)17 at Harvest Time Church, 17770 Imperial Valley Drive, in Houston, following the viewing from 9-11 a.m. the same day. Burroughs had attended Harvest Time Church with her family for about 12 years, said Bishop Shelton Bady, the senior pastor. “She was …Pearland community mourns death of Spanish teacherKHOUPearland High students, staff mourn … Read more

Bid to block car-melting beam from London’s ‘Fryscraper’ – Sydney Morning Herald

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Sydney Morning HeraldThe owners of the 37-storey skyscraper in the City of London financial district known as the Walkie Talkie are seeking permission to mount sun-shading gear to block a car-melting light beam cast by the tower. Land Securities Group and Canary Wharf …London’s ‘Fryscraper’ owners to spend millions of pounds to block building’s …Financial … Read more

Drake removes tweets slamming press, Rolling Stone magazine – Newsday

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NewsdayDrake has removed tweets he posted Thursday calling the press “evil” and criticizing Rolling Stone magazine over an interview with him in its new issue. “I’m done doing interviews for magazines,” the rapper, 27, said in the remaining tweet. “I just want to give …Drake upset at Philip Seymour Hoffman magazine coverSan Jose Mercury NewsDrake … Read more

A’s try to stay a step ahead in much-improved AL West – MLB.com

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A’s try to stay a step ahead in much-improved AL WestMLB.comBut Oakland has upgraded, too, and the club’s new talent — headlined by Jim Johnson, Scott Kazmir and Craig Gentry — will be on display in game action beginning Feb. 26, when the A’s christen the Cactus League schedule on the road against the Giants. … Read more

Top designers cap off New York Fashion Week with a nod to America – Reuters

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ReutersAt his first-ever New York Fashion Week show, Korean designer Lie Sang Bong said the beauty of Yellowstone National Park inspired his collection of tailored suits with splashes of molten reds and sky blues. Weaving seamless patterns of lace, cashmere …Front Row at Ralph LaurenWomen’s Wear DailyNY Fashion Week: Ralph Lauren debuts rugged new line … Read more

<b>Oscars</b> Losers Will Receive Consolation Gift Bags Worth $55K! Find <b>…</b>

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By Perez Hilton The Oscars‘ $55000 consolation gift bags are loaded with goodies for everyone who doesn’t win! …read more Source: Academy Awards Blog News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog … Read more

Termites Teach Robots a Thing or Two – Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street JournalBio-inspired robots developed by Harvard researchers are the latest innovation in swarm intelligence, where large groups collaborate on projects. Eliza Grinnell, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. CHICAGO—Inspired by termites, Harvard …Robotic termites build without a bossAFPWill your next home be built by robot termites?Christian Science MonitorRobot termites build complex structures with … Read more

Indonesian volcano erupts on Java; 66000 told to get out – CNN

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CNN(CNN) — A volcano on the main island of Indonesia has sent plumes of smoke and ash high into the air, while tens of thousands have gone to shelters for safety, the Antara state news agency reported Thursday. The government raised its eruption alert to its …Indonesia orders mass evacuation as Mount Kelud volcano eruptsABC … Read more

Developer: Tequesta site in downtown Miami is “hokum” – MiamiHerald.com

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MiamiHerald.comSharply changing tack, the owners of a downtown Miami lot where the remnants of a prehistoric Tequesta Indian village have been unearthed launched an attack Thursday on the archaeologists responsible, calling their conclusions about the site “hokum” … and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” … Read more

Muzzled? Brad Keselowski says he’s taking advantage of ‘backchannels’ – Kansas City Star

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Kansas City StarDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Has former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski been “muzzled,” or does he simply have better access to the sport’s decision makers now? John Raoux | AP Driver Brad Keselowski said Thursday that he’s taking …Danica Patrick brushes off Petty jab, says she gives her all every raceOrlando … Read more

Designers are making less skin look more chic – Boston Globe

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Designers are making less skin look more chicBoston GlobeNEW YORK — The one consistent trend this week has been the bitter cold. But by day five of New York Fashion Week, more style-oriented trends began to emerge as designers paraded out collections for Fall/Winter 2014. There were some early indications … …read more Source: Fashion … Read more

P&G holds early gold in Olympic social media – USA TODAY

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P&G holds early gold in Olympic social mediaUSA TODAYWe’re about halfway through the Winter Olympics, and if there’s an early gold medal for social media, it would likely go to Procter & Gamble. The consumer product giant, maker of such familiar brands as Tide and Charmin, appears to be the most … and more …read … Read more

Coaches express outrage over proposed no-huddle rule change – CNN

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CNNOregon has revolutionized the up-tempo system, pushing the pace like a fast break in basketball. John W. McDonough/SI. On Wednesday around 5 pm. EST, a soon-to-be-controversial NCAA press release hit the Internet. It detailed two changes proposed by …New NCAA defensive substitution rules proposed; What have OU players and …NewsOK.comWhat’s behind the proposed college football … Read more

US says freed Afghan prisoners are a threat to civilians, troops – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesKABUL, Afghanistan — Over strong U.S. objections, Afghanistan on Thursday released 65 prisoners it has said it cannot prosecute despite American warnings that they could return to attacking coalition forces and civilians. The U.S. military had expected the …US-Afghan ties so discordant, even vow to sign security deal hits a sour note (+ … Read more

While Atlanta adjusts to snow, Northerners shake fists at another winter storm … – Christian Science Monitor

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Christian Science MonitorAs happened in Atlanta two weeks ago, North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh, was caught inexperienced on Wednesday when ice precipitation stranded hundreds of motorists and produced massive gridlock. (Perhaps worse, the Duke vs. UNC men’s …Luge hits icy Atlanta streets amid stormKXAN.com all 5 news articles …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google … Read more

Shia LaBeouf’s debut art installation is himself – BBC News

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BBC NewsHe made his feelings clear when he walked the Berlin Film Festival’s red carpet, but now Shia LaBeouf has spread his message further afield. The actor has turned artist for an exhibition in Los Angeles entitled #IAMSORRY. In it, LaBeouf can be found sitting …Jerry O’Connell sets up spoof exhibit next to Shia LaBeoufNew … Read more

Review: Colin Farrell and ‘Winter’s Tale’ unabashedly romantic – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times“Winter’s Tale” is so obviously a passion project, so much a labor of love for industry veteran Akiva Goldsman, that you’d like to be able to say it’s a complete success. It isn’t, but the parts that do succeed, especially the fervor between stars Colin Farrell and …Review: A Miracle Couldn’t Save ‘Winter’s … Read more

Tawny crazy ants resort to chemical warfare to get upper hand over fire ants – Tech Times

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Tech TimesTawny crazy ants are taking on the much larger fire ants (a la David v. Goliath) in the battle for domination and survival in the southern United States. Both ants have venom but fire ants are now falling back, and crazy ants are winning, due to a unique …Why ‘crazy ants’ can hold their … Read more

Gracie Gold, Ashley Wagner: USA Olympics Skaters In Glo-Blades?

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Gracie Gold and Ashley Wagner are the USA Olympics Figure Skaters who have taken America (and the World outside Russia) by storm. So much so, that this blogger had to ask how they would look in Glo-Blades! What are Glo-Blades? Glo-Blades are an amazing invention and skating product by Ralph Haney and his son Steven … Read more

Verizon jumps into wireless discount fight with ‘More Everything’ – Register

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RegisterVerizon Wireless has become the latest US telco to roll out an aggressive price-cutting campaign for its subscribers. The company said that its “More Everything” service plan will expand data limits on several existing plans while also adding unlimited …Mighty Verizon Joins The Mobile Price War And, Again, You Might SaveForbesSo is Verizon’s ‘More Everything’ … Read more

Italian prime minister Enrico Letta to resign after party withdraws support – Telegraph.co.uk

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Telegraph.co.ukItalian politics was thrown back into crisis Thursday after Matteo Renzi, a 39-year old rising star of the Left, threw down the gauntlet and forced the resignation of Enrico Letta, the prime minister. Months of tension finally came to a head when Mr Renzi, the …Italy’s Renzi Has Ideas, Energy and Bad TimingBloombergItalian PM Enrico … Read more

Opening Shouts and Whispers – New York Times

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Opening Shouts and WhispersNew York TimesThere are two ways to announce your arrival on New York Fashion Week’s gridlocked calendar: gingerly or brashly, a gentle tap or a sharp elbow. The handful of debuts this week — including, not exhaustively, the first women’s collection from the men’s … and more …read more Source: Fashion News … Read more

SF seen as model in bilingual education over English only – San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco ChronicleSince Proposition 227 overwhelmingly passed in June 1998, it’s been all about learning English, first and foremost – but not in San Francisco. Nearly 30 percent of the city’s 17,000 English learners are in bilingual education programs, compared with 5 … and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Banks in London Devise Way Around Europe’s Bonus Rules – New York Times

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Banks in London Devise Way Around Europe’s Bonus RulesNew York TimesThe European Union has gone further than most, limiting bankers to bonuses equal to one or two times their salaries. But the bank giants operating in London — including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Barclays — are seeking to … and more … Read more

How NFL Draft-Date Change Affects Prospects’ Offseason Process – Bleacher Report

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Bleacher ReportThis year, more than others, the NFL will be a year-round product, as the league has shifted the date of the NFL draft from its normal spot in April to May 8. It’s just a tiny shift of the schedule, but it could have big consequences to the way this … and more …read … Read more

PCP drug bust in South Los Angeles: 20 arrested – abc7.com

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abc7.comSOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Authorities have arrested 20 people and seized about 7.7 million doses of PCP in connection with a drug trafficking investigation linked to a South Los Angeles street gang. Authorities in South Los Angeles seized almost 100 … and more …read more Source: Los Angeles News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Dallas Fire-Rescue Battles 3-Alarm Apartment Fire – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth… Feb 13, 2014 | Updated 6:28 PM CST. View Comments (. ) |. Email. |. Print. Dallas firefighters retreat from a rooftop as a fire grows out of control at the Stone Ranch Apartments on Skillman Street on Feb. 13, 2014. Raw Video: Stone Ranch Apartment …Dallas firefighters battle 4-alarm fire … Read more

NYC Under State Of Emergency As Daylong Winter Storm Slams Region – CBS Local

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CBS LocalThe National Weather Service forecast 8 to 12 inches of snow in New York City and surrounding suburbs. The forecast calls for the snow to turn into a wintry mix or all rain in the late afternoon Thursday before changing back to snow. An additional 2 to …Cuomo declares state of emergency as another … Read more

Biz Break: Cisco falls, Applied Materials and SunPower gain after earnings reports – Tri-Valley Herald

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Biz Break: Cisco falls, Applied Materials and SunPower gain after earnings reportsTri-Valley HeraldSunPower’s performance, along with the long-awaited opening of the Ivanpah solar power plant on the California-Nevada border — a joint effort between Oakland’s BrightSource Energy, Google and NRG — advanced a bright view of the solar industry, and … and more …read more … Read more