Carmelo Anthony says he’d take less money to stay with Knicks – Newsday

NewsdayNEW ORLEANS – Carmelo Anthony said his “first priority” remains to re-sign with the Knicks and he would take “a pay cut” if it helps give them flexibility to bring in other players. Anthony also said he plans to speak to Knicks’ management after the season …Carmelo To Test Free AgencyESPNAnthony would take less money … Read more

Occidental Petroleum to move HQ to Houston, spin off California assets – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesOccidental Petroleum, the longtime Los Angeles-based energy giant, announced Friday that it would move its headquarters to Houston and spin off its California assets into a separate company. The latest move is part of the company’s strategic overhaul …Occidental Petroleum splintering and moving its headquarters to HoustonL.A. BizUPDATE 4-Occidental to spin off California … Read more

London and New York storms are now COMBINING: Meteorologists say two … – Daily Mail

Daily MailA storm that dumped heavy snow and ice across the east coast of the United States this week is the very same weather system that battered southern parts of the UK on Friday, meteorologists have revealed. Incredible satellite imagery from NASA’s … and more …read more Source: London News From Google

Josh Tomlin, Indians argue case – ESPN

Josh Tomlin, Indians argue caseESPNST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Tomlin and Cleveland have argued their salary arbitration case, with the pitcher asking for $975,000 and the Indians arguing for $800,000. Tomlin, a 29-year-old right-hander, had elbow ligament-replacement surgery in August … and more …read more Source: Cleveland News From Google

David Stern heads Hall’s Class of ’14 – ESPN

ESPNNEW ORLEANS — David Stern is going from the commissioner’s office to the Hall of Fame. [+] Enlarge David Stern. Glenn James/NBAE/Getty Images David Stern will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in early August. The recently …Mourning, Hardaway highlight 2014 Hall of Fame finalistsMiamiHerald.comGuy Rodgers to be enshrined in Hall … Read more

Chief Minister of Delhi Resigns After 49 Days, Citing Resistance to Antigraft Bill – New York Times

New York TimesArvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, with his resignation letter in hand, on Friday. Saurabh Das/Associated Press. NEW DELHI — Arvind Kejriwal, a protest leader who was vaulted into the top post of Delhi’s city government after a startling electoral victory, …Delhi HC to hear plea against rule on LG’s Bill powerTimes of IndiaDelhi … Read more

Denver DA clears cop in fatal shooting of hostage-taker – Denver Post

Denver DA clears cop in fatal shooting of hostage-takerDenver PostThe Denver District Attorney’s Office found the police officer who killed a hostage-taker last month was justified in using deadly force. Officer Vincent Matthews fatally shot Blas Leroux, 34, outside a Colfax 7-Eleven Jan. 13 after the armed suspect …DA says Denver police justified in fatally … Read more

Mars ‘Jelly Doughnut’ Rock Mystery Finally Solved – Guardian Liberty Voice

Guardian Liberty VoiceThe mysterious rock that seemed to come out of nowhere on planet Mars in January ended up causing extreme conjecture among alien fanatics, but it seems that the mystery has finally been solved. It also is much simpler than what sci-fi fans had hoped for.NASA solves mystery of jelly doughnut rock on Mars: … Read more

China to Toughen Stance on North Korea, Kerry Says – New York Times

New York TimesBEIJING — After a day of meetings with senior Chinese officials, Secretary of State John Kerry asserted on Friday that China was prepared to step up the pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programs. Mr. Kerry said he had urged …Chinese FM expounds South China Sea policiesXinhuaChina to help push … Read more

What Google really means when it calls Android ‘open’ – CNET

CNETGoogle loves to woo app makers to Android by whispering the sweet sounds of “openness” and “open source” in their ears. While that’s not entirely accurate, they heed the call for good reasons. Seth Rosenblatt. by Seth Rosenblatt. February 14, 2014 7:49 AM …Google’s Dirty Little Android Secrets LeakedTechNewsWorldAndroid Contract Raises QuestionsEE TimesReport: Google forcing … Read more

<b>OSCARS</b>: Matthew McConaughey And Jared Leto Share Secrets <b>…</b>

By PETE HAMMOND Neither is leaving any stone unturned in bringing attention to the ‘little-film-that-could’ in this year’s Oscar race. McConaughey, for example turned up during Jay Leno’s last week on The Tonight Show and he will be doing … …read more Source: Academy Awards Blog News From Google

Lilly Singh #AskSuperwoman Hits Twitter Trend Worldwide

Lilly Singh is someone I’d never heard of until after I noticed that the hashtag #AskSuperwoman was trending on Twitter “worldwide.” Given my affinity for Super Women I had to click and see what was going on. I found Lilly, but she really needs to add some biceps to be a Super Woman. That said, … Read more

Valentine’s Day Baby! Simon Cowell Welcomes a Son – People Magazine

People MagazineThe X Factor judge, 54, and his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, welcomed their first child together, a son, on Friday, Feb. 14, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. The baby boy, whose name is yet to be released, arrived at 5:45 p.m. in New York City and …Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman Welcome Baby BoyABC … Read more

Report: Chris Christie in Puerto Rico – Politico

PoliticoAs snow has battered much of the east coast, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spent Friday at a Puerto Rico resort, according to a report. Citing a person who saw the Republican poolside at a resort in San Juan, CNN reported Christie was there …First on CNN: Christie vacationing in Puerto RicoCNN (blog)Christie vacationing in … Read more

Don’t spoil ‘House of Cards’ for Barack Obama, please – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThe second season of Netflix’s political thriller “House of Cards” got released at midnight PST, and while many wasted no time tearing into the twisty Kevin Spacey-Robin Wright series, there’s one fan who’s going to need a little time to catch up. And God help …Antihero Or Villain? In ‘House Of Cards,’ It’s … Read more

What the Elite Wear to Meet the Sleet – New York Times

New York TimesWhen members of the fashion crowd woke Thursday morning — the start of the last day of Fashion Week, and a day when three of the biggest names in American fashion, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs, would show their Fall 2014 collections …New York Fashion Week Ends With Its Hottest Show … Read more

In Fashion, Fame’s Last Bastion – New York Times

In Fashion, Fame’s Last BastionNew York Times… show “American Horror Story: Coven.” To the right, in Prada, was the Oscar-nominated actress Anna Kendrick. By the bar, a 15-year-old actress named Peyton List held a Miu Miu purse as she happily discussed her Fashion Week high jinks with a reporter. and more …read more Source: Fashion … Read more

Capturing the Energy of Hood by Air – New York Times

Capturing the Energy of Hood by AirNew York TimesThe fashion devout are fully familiar with the cult street-wear label, founded in 2006 by Shayne Oliver and Raul Lopez and vaguely inspired by a scene centered on an itinerant party hosted by the D.J. Venus X (a.k.a. Jazmin Venus Soto) and the producer … and more … Read more

Embracing the Struggle – New York Times

Embracing the StruggleNew York TimesNew York’s Fashion Week for men, perhaps more than in any other city, shows modern men’s wear’s tug-of-war between upholding a set of traditions and embracing a set of disruptions. And for the most part, the designers showing this year were keen to … and more …read more Source: Fashion News … Read more