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AOL.com’s Preseason NBA Power Rankings: 30. Philadelphia 76ersAOL NewsNBA tip-off isn’t until October 27, but if you think that’s too far off — check out your nearest calendar. That’s exactly 30 weekdays away. Conveniently, there are 30 teams in the NBA. Seems like a perfect time to roll out out preseason team rankings …and more … Read more
A quest to rule the universe? Amazon’s Jeff Bezos expands his rocket plansLos Angeles TimesThe heavens are getting crowded with billionaires. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is challenging Elon Musk and Richard Branson in a race to outer space. Bezos detailed expanded plans on Tuesday for his rocket business, which will lug cargo, satellites and …Bezos’ … Read more
Police: Fatal shooting in downtown Dallas parking garage ruled a suicideDallas Morning News (blog)A man was found dead Tuesday night at a parking garage in downtown Dallas, police said. Just before 9 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at a parking garage on Elm St, between Harwood and Pearl Streets. Police are investigating whether it … Read more
Amanda Peterson’s family says the Greeley actress was raped at 15The Denver ChannelActress Amanda Peterson, a Greeley, Colo. native who died in July of an accidental morphine overdose, was raped at age 15, her family said Monday. Peterson’s mother, Sylvia, said on an episode of “The Doctors” that the incident “affected her forever.”.Amanda Peterson Suffered … Read more
Golden State Warriors‘ San Francisco ‘Dream arena’ revealedabc7news.comGolden State Warriors president Rick Welts unveiled the team’s “dream arena” on Tuesday at the Dreamforce Conference. This is a first look at animated video of the team’s proposed Mission Bay arena. The team says right now the goal is to open the $1 …Video of Warriors‘ dream … Read more
Portillo’s Confirms New Chicago Location, Expected OpeningNBC ChicagoCity records showed the chain applied for a building permit at 520 W. Taylor in the city’s South Loop earlier this month, and the restaurant chained confirmed the good news. Portillo’s May Open Restaurant in South Loop. The South Loop storefront aims …Portillo’s could be coming to the … Read more
Ho-hum Arctic ice report should scare you as much as drought, fire and floodseattlepi.comNASA caption: The 2015 Arctic sea ice summertime minimum is 699,000 square miles below the 1981-2010 average, shown here as a gold line. Credits: NASA/Goddard Scientific Visualization Studio. NASA caption: The 2015 Arctic sea ice summertime …Satellites confirm decline in Arctic sea … Read more
Doctor Charged In $150 Million Insurance SchemeCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (AP) — An orthopedic surgeon was charged as the ringleader in one of the state’s biggest health fraud schemes, which included unnecessary operations by an untrained assistant that scarred patients forever, according to indictments …Woman acquitted in model’s slaying is arrested on suspicion of conspiracyLos Angeles … Read more
Embassy Nightclub offers nightlife alternatives off the StripLas Vegas Weekly (blog)“Everyone is running from this idea of fake Las Vegas. Locals need a spot to get away from all that. This is a spot where everything is real.” The nightclub and hospitality impresario who brought a higher standard of hookah to the Valley with the … Read more
Martial arts academy awards first black beltsGreen Valley NewsEthan Ormerod (left) and Zack Dean must exhibit their knowledge of self defense as they test for their black belts. Caitlin Filep. Regina Ford | Green Valley News. Caitlin Filep. Caitlin Filep (left) takes on opponent Blake Hilgemann as he tests for …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Gary Busey Tells Tom Bergeron “Your Left Eye Is Spinning” #DWTS – Video Gary Busey tells Tom Bergeron “Your left eye is spinning” on Dancing With The Stars. He’s 71 years old and has managed to master his eccentricities to a fine point of stardom. Let’s see how long he lasts on DWTS. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/6AHUtPgEFNY
German cruise ship touring the Great Lakes stops in ChicagoFox 32 ChicagoCHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – If you were anywhere near the Lake Shore on Tueday, you probably asked yourself the same question that others were asking: Is that a cruise ship anchored off Navy Pier? Well, it was a cruise ship, and it was … Read more
Gary Busey Tells Tom Bergeron “Your Left Eye Is Spinning” #DWTS – Video Gary Busey tells Tom Bergeron “Your left eye is spinning” on Dancing With The Stars. He’s 71 years old and has managed to master his eccentricities to a fine point of stardom. Let’s see how long he lasts on DWTS. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/6AHUtPgEFNY
Warriors New SF Arena Video Shown At Dreamforce #DF15 – Video The Golden State Warriors unveiled the newest video of their planned new arena at Mission Bay at Dreamforce 2015 at Moscone Center today. While I wish the Warriors would stay in Oakland, I completely understand their efforts as much as I root for Oakland. … Read more
Warriors New SF Arena Video Shown At Dreamforce #DF15 – Video The Golden State Warriors unveiled the newest video of their planned new arena at Mission Bay at Dreamforce 2015 at Moscone Center today. While I wish the Warriors would stay in Oakland, I completely understand their efforts as much as I root for Oakland. … Read more
Tory candidate dumped after social media comments on race, drug useToronto StarTory candidate dumped after social media comments on race, drug use. A Conservative candidate in Newfoundland is no longer running for the party after his social media musings on drug use, abortion and race came to light. Share on Facebook …Blair Dale has been … Read more
Houston Rockets unveil trio of alternate uniformsSI.comThe Houston Rockets unveiled three new alternate jerseys on Tuesday at an event for season ticket holders. After paying tribute to the late Moses Malone, a former Rocket, the team announced its new season theme of “Pursuit,” and brought out Dwight …Houston Rockets unveil new Space City, Clutch City … Read more
Strip Scribbles: Criss Angel stunt goes awry again; Kerry Simon celebration of …Las Vegas SunA wonderful interview with Lionel Richie, who spills Las Vegas secrets; a backstage visit with new Linq Hotel headliner magician Mat Franco ahead of his Thursday night NBC special; and incredible impersonator Derrick Barry reveals how he turns himself …and more … Read more
NFL sack record in sight for Justin Houston, draft classmatesUSA TODAYThere’s an un-highlight reel that flashes through Justin Houston’s brain whenever he thinks about the NFL sack record – and how he came up a half-sack shy of tying it, and one full quarterback takedown short of breaking it, last season. There’s the way … … Read more
Oakland Raiders Gave Up Too Soon On Brice ButlerNFL MocksIt’s becoming harder and harder to figure out what the Oakland Raiders had against wide receiver Brice Butler. Isn’t the overall expectation for coaches that a player make plays in the preseason to earn an opportunity to play in real games? Well if the … …read … Read more
Beverly Hills Selects Mahdi Aluzri As City ManagerLA Canyon NewsBel Air · Beverly Hills · Brentwood · Los Angeles · Griffith Park · Hollywood Hills · Laurel Canyon · Los Feliz · Malibu · Melrose · Pacific Palisades · Santa Monica · Sherman Oaks · Studio City · Topanga Canyon · West Hollywood · Westwood … Read more
SPD chief fires officer who arrested man carrying golf clubThe Seattle TimesWilliam Wingate, right, in topcoat with cane, led a protest walk in February on Capitol Hill over his arrest while using a golf club as his walking support. He said he no longer feels comfortable using a golf club on… (Alan Berner / The … Read more
Save the elephant campaigns by two Hong Kong teenagers draw praise from …South China Morning Post (subscription)Hong Kong International School pupil Nellie Shute, 13, won plaudits for her campaign work, including persuading her school to stop using ivory for educational purposes. She was one of the driving forces behind gathering 60,000 signatures calling for … … Read more
Week 3 college football odds: The 10 best over and under picksCBSSports.comAuburn is coming off of a miserable performance against Jacksonville State that almost resulted in one of the biggest upsets in college football history. The Tigers escaped that close call with an overtime win, but the normally explosive Auburn offense …College football rankings: 3 … Read more
Storm brings record rain to San DiegoThe San Diego Union-TribuneThe remnants of Hurricane Linda brought record rainfall to San Diego County on Tuesday, easing the wildfire danger while contributing to the closure of Interstate 15. San Diego’s Lindbergh Field recorded 1.14 inches of rain, making Tuesday the second …Rain arrives in San Diego, brings flood … Read more
What’s Best For Gaming: Apple Or Android?Kotaku AustraliaWhich is better for gaming — an Android phone or an iPhone? (The answer is obviously a proper big-rig gaming PC, a giant monitor and a comfy chair, but we won’t get into that argument.) Three million mobile device benchmarks later, the creators of … …read more From:: … Read more
The Man Of Action Team In Action At Long Beach Comic ConBleeding Cool NewsFullSizeRender In case comic book fans didn’t know, “Man of Action” is really composed of four men – Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle are creators/writers/producers who translate their work (“Ben 10,” “Generation Rex”) into …and more …read … Read more
These Fashion Bloggers Are About to Give You Major Outfit EnvyPOPSUGARStraight from the ShopStyle Showroom event last week during New York Fashion Week, ShopStyle editors and influencers joined forces to create one stylish spot on the web. The best part? We paired our favorite fashion bloggers with some of our favorite …and more …read more … Read more
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis recreates mother’s famous ‘Psycho’ scenekfor.comThe actress told her Instagram followers the scene was being recreated in her new Fox series ‘Scream Queens.’ “(Creator) Ryan Murphy and co. wrote it into a special episode, and it felt right!” she said. “Honoring the royal legend that is/was/will …and more …read more From:: Actress … Read more
SXSW 2015 Brings More Than $317M to AustinBillboard“SXSW is a testament to the creative and collaborative culture that has become synonymous with Austin,” said Michael W. Rollins, CCE, President of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “It remains a key economic driver that supports our local …SXSW brings in more than $317M for … Read more
Vancouver hotels 99% full during FIFA Women’s World Cup: cityMetroNews CanadaVancouver hotels 99% full during FIFA Women’s World Cup: city. The City of Vancouver saw a huge economic boost from the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, especially for the hotel industry. Share on Facebook …and more …read more From:: FIFA News From Google News
Oakland Raiders Week 2 Stock ReportBleacher ReportAs strange as it sounds, it’s possible to extract bright spots from the Oakland Raiders‘ Week 1 loss when discussing player stock reports. Head coach Jack Del Rio made a brief mention of positives in Monday’s press conference, but after any loss there …and more …read more From:: Oakland … Read more
5 Adjustments San Francisco 49ers Must Make in Week 2 Matchup with SteelersBleacher ReportThe San Francisco 49ers should bench Jarryd Hayne and make Bruce Ellington the punt returner. Hayne may become a fine punt returner one day, but right now he’s a rookie who seems to make rookie mistakes. He dove for the ball during … Read more
If chess boss runs for FIFA job, would it be a diagonal move?The Seattle TimesIf the president of the World Chess Federation runs for FIFA president, he might pledge to be nobody’s pawn and always be above board. What do corner kicks and castling have in common? Stay tuned. Russia’s Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, mulling a run … Read more
Entertainment Attorney Elected President of Los Angeles Police CommissionNBC Southern CaliforniaEntertainment attorney Matthew Johnson, the newest member of the Los Angeles Police Commission, was elected Tuesday to serve as its president. In a speech at the start of Tuesday’s board meeting, Johnson vowed to restore trust between the public and …and more …read more From:: … Read more