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CNNBaghdad (CNN) — The bodies of 14 men shot dead and with some signs of torture were found in an area north of Baghdad on Thursday, police said. The men were taken Wednesday by armed men in military uniforms who raided the mainly Sunni Arab town …Al-Qaida asks Iraqis in embattled city for supportHouston ChronicleBodies […]
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball is bringing one of the key benefits of watching games at home to the ballpark. As part of its expanded use of video replay, which baseball announced today, teams will be allowed to show replays of all plays in the ballpark scoreboard, …Major League Baseball approves expanded instant replay, managers can […]
Plain DealerTexas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has the tools to be a special playmaker in the NFL. (Associated Press). Print 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 network, with social media and content development […]
BBC NewsA Nigerian man has received 20 lashes after an Islamic court in the northern city of Bauchi convicted him of homosexual offences. Under Islamic law, courts can punish homosexual acts by stoning to death. But the judge said he took into account that the …Anti-Gay Laws, Attitudes Hold Sway In Many RegionsNPRMan Lashed 20 […]
ComputerworldComputerworld – The Hershey Company has agreed to a multi-year development agreement with 3D Systems to create a variety of 3D printed chocolate and non-chocolate products and consumer and professional 3D food printers. ChefJet. A sugar …Hershey, 3D Systems to Develop Printable Foods — 2nd UpdateWall Street JournalHershey’s to make 3-D chocolate printerCNNHershey’s Wants To […]
PC MagazineThis morning’s 86th Academy Awards nominations became instant social media fodder: Who got snubbed? Who is undeserving? When will they rename the event The Meryls? But it’s easy to lose track of the discussion. Facebook today began rolling out its …Facebook launches a ‘Trending’ boxWashington PostFacebook launches Trending to highlight popular itemsUSA TODAYHere’s how […]
Missing Piedmont woman found dead in San FranciscoSan Jose Mercury NewsAlthough it was initially reported that the woman was found safe, a spokesman for the Office of the San Francisco Medical Examiner said Jill Reese was found dead about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a hotel in the 700 block of Market Street in San Francisco. […]
ESPN (blog)The New York Jets announced Thursday that coach Rex Ryan has signed a contract extension. League and team sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Ryan received a multiyear extension. Ryan had one year remaining on a deal he reworked in …New York Jets, Rex Ryan strike contract extensionNFL.comRex Ryan, Jets reportedly agree […]
Reactions to nominations for 86th Academy AwardsBoston.comThe Associated Press FILE – This Dec. 2, 2013 file photo shows actor Jared Leto at the 23rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York. Leto was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, for his role in … and more […]
Bullish on Houston, Air China adds flights amid US growthUSA TODAYAir China is ramping up its flight schedule at Houston Bush Intercontinental. Beginning March 30, the carrier will upgrade its service between Houston and Beijing to daily service. Currently, China’s flag carrier flies four flights a week between the … and more …read more Source: […]
The Engadget Show 49: CES 2014 wrapupEngadgetWe’re not going to suggest that it’ll replace the seemingly endless stream of posts we’ve churned out over the past week or so, but if you’ve got a cocktail party full of guests you need to impress tonight, it’ll help you drop some serious CES 2014 … and more […]
Daily MailJustin Bieber could be deported to Canada following a vicious egg attack on a neighbour’s house. The Ontario native – who is currently in America on a work visa – is facing a possible felony charge and if convicted, could be sent home, reports RadarOnline.Lil Za Plays Race Card In Drug BustTMZ.comLil Za Lashes […]
Washington PostNEW YORK — Nielsen says “Duck Dynasty” drew 8.5 million viewers for its fifth-season premiere. That audience was slightly higher than for October’s fourth-season finale of the A&E reality show. But last summer, 12 million viewers caught the fourth-season …Viewers Still Flocking To Duck DynastyTIMEDuck down! ‘Duck Dynasty’ returns to lower ratings after controversyEntertainment […]
FOXSports.comBrendon Ayanbadejo played for the Super Bowl winning Baltimore Ravens last season. He details how to defend Tom Brady in five key steps. Seven of the last 12 Super Bowls have involved Peyton Manning or Tom Brady. If you throw Eli into the mix, it is a …Belichick unfazed by road woes going into AFC […]
International Business TimesFCC Chairman Tom Wheeler released a statement on Tuesday regarding what many are referring to as the death of net neutrality. However, instead of clarifying the position and strengthening the conviction of the FCC towards maintaining a free and open …Netflix exposed as net neutrality rules guttedStatesman JournalNo, Netflix Is Not Doomed By […]
ABC NewsIts OK to admit it: You’ve heard about some scandal involving New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and a bridge, but you’re not exactly sure what all the fuss is about. It doesn’t help that it involves a lot of people who aren’t considered household names by …How Chris Christie can still be the front-runner […]
SI.comWe’re one step away from the rare occurrence of the favorites prevailing and the chalk picks making it all the way to the game’s biggest stage. That’s not the way the NFL has rolled in recent years. But they’re sizable last steps, aren’t they now? In … and more …read more Source: NFL – AFC […]
Huffington PostNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks to the media as he visits Jose Marti Freshman Academy in Union City, N.J. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, the day after defeating Democratic challenger Barbara Buono to win his second term as governor.Maddow: Why has Christie’s Port Authority chief kept quiet on bridge closures?Raw StoryJay Rockefeller knocks Chris […]
Fantasy experts gather in Las Vegas for 2014’s first draftUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS — The first fantasy baseball experts draft of the 2014 season is finally here. Representatives of 13 fantasy industry leaders kicked things off at Wednesday night at the Bellagio hotel. (The draft was broadcast live on SiriusXM Fantasy … and more …read more […]
ReutersBAGHDAD (Reuters) – The bodies of 14 Sunni Muslim tribesmen were found in date palm groves north of Baghdad on Thursday, a day after they were kidnapped by uniformed men in security forces vehicles, Iraqi police and medics said. The victims, all from …14 men abducted by gunmen in uniform killed, Iraq authorities sayFox NewsIraq […]
VentureBeatMotorola, LG, and HTC are getting left in the dust, according to new data from research outfit NDP Group. According to a study, Apple and Samsung account for a huge 68 percent of the smartphone market in the United States — and that’s a trend that’s only …There were more iPhones than Galaxy handsets in […]
Indian ExpressBritain’s National Crime Agency said Thursday that an international investigation broke up ring, resulting in 29 arrests of people in 12 countries who had paid to watch abuse. Tweet This. Related. BCCI Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news […]
Atlanta loses athenahealth R&D expansion project to AustinAtlanta Business Chronicle (blog)Athenahealth, which declined comment, had considered Atlanta, Boston and California for the expansion, according to a filing the company made with the City of Austin economic development department. Watertown, Mass.-based Athenahealth (Nasdaq: … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham […]
Houston Chronicle (blog)Two Houston-based real estate companies were among five local companies that earned spots on Fortune magazine’s annual listing of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The companies, along with excerpts from Fortune on what makes them great … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie […]
ESPNLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers signed veteran forward Hedo Turkoglu, the team announced Thursday. Clippers coach Doc Rivers said on Wednesday that the team anticipated signing him before their two-week road trip, which begins Friday …Los Angeles Clippers Sign Hedo Turkoglu for Rest of SeasonBleacher ReportCLIPPERS SIGN FORWARD HEDO TURKOGLUNBA.comTURKOGLU JOINS CLIPPERS | […]
The GuardianIt’s not been the most fun week of basketball filled with more injuries, more disappointing performances and trade fallout that has made everyone involved miserable. Maybe its a good thing that the NBA is continuing its tradition of sending two teams …W2W4: Nets at Hawks (London)ESPN (blog)No sleep since Brooklyn: Tired Nets trek to […]
NBC New York“It’s about New York City chefs, New York City music, and about experiencing the Super Bowl in New York City,” said Lonny Sweet, founder of marketing agency The Connect Group and creator of the event. “I felt I had an opportunity to show what makes …Super Bowl 2014: New York parties, New Jersey […]
Houston ChronicleThe Academy Awards appear to be the three-horse race many expected it would be, with “Gravity,” ”American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” all receiving a heap of nominations. The nominations for the 86th Academy Awards, announced Thursday morning …Academy Awards 2014 nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts …New York Daily NewsNominations for the 86th […]
USA TODAYWhile you’re pondering your Oscar ballot choices from this morning’s nominations, here are some trivia tidbits and fun facts from the 86th Academy Awards: – Meryl Streep just keeps making history. Already the most-nominated actor, she adds to her Oscar …Oscar nominations 2014: Streep, Bullock, Adams on best actress listLos Angeles TimesAugust: Osage County […]
USA TODAYMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Melbourne is known for its wacky weather. The joke here is that you can experience four seasons in one day. But the heat wave that started Tuesday and is forecast to end on the weekend has brought what meteorologists are …Tennis feeling the heat amid record highs at Australian OpenSI.comAustralian […]
USA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO — Facebook on Wednesday launched a new feature, dubbed Trending, to allow people to tap into hot topics gaining buzz across the social network. “Today we’re announcing Trending, a new product that’s designed to surface interesting …Facebook adds trending topics to site to tell users what people are posting aboutFox NewsTrending Now […]
Los Angeles TimesIf, as has been said, the movie business is like a giant tanker ship that can’t change course on a dime, this year’s Oscar nominations show an organization in the midst of making that kind of adjustment in direction, moving slowly but steadily from the past to the …Oscar race is extremely crowded […]
It’s Time to Man UpSI.comThe days of strong safeties lining up receivers over the middle and delivering knockout hits are over. But that’s not the only reason why zone concepts are being replaced by man coverage. The AFC Championship Game is a case study of how NFL defenses … …read more Source: NFL – AFC […]
ESPNFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady downplayed missing Wednesday’s practice with an illness, saying it felt good to get back on the field with his teammates Thursday in anticipation of the AFC Championship Game.Peyton Manning ranks Bill Belichick as greatest coach in NFL historyLos Angeles TimesTom Brady on illness: ‘It was nothing, […]
Los Angeles TimesROME — In their toughest and most public questioning to date about sexual abuse of children by the clergy, senior Vatican officials came under heavy criticism Thursday from a United Nations committee over their handling of such cases and promised that …Vatican Comes Under Sharp Criticism for Sex AbuseABC NewsVatican forced to answer […]