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CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — Think twice the next time you’re about to throw away some old, worn-out pants or a lonely, rogue sock. San Francisco has become the first city in the country to launch a campaign to recycle clothing in a way similar to how …This old thing? San Francisco finds new life … Read more
Bleacher ReportUpdates from Wednesday, Jan. 15. According to Arash Markazi, the Clippers expect Turkoglu to join the team on Thursday: The Los Angeles Clippers will plan on signing veteran forward Hedo Turkoglu on Thursday, coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday night.Clippers to sign Hedo TurkogluESPN all 32 news articles …read more Source: Los Angeles News By … Read more
By Jake Nicol Latham Square opened in August as a pilot project of the city of Oakland to create a pedestrian plaza at the intersection where Uptown meets Downtown. But just six weeks into the six-month pilot project, the city opened one lane to traffic and will now open the plaza back up to two-way … Read more
Reuters… * Chemical watchdog says security woes hampering transport. * Met Syrian authorities Wednesday to try to reduce risks. * Italy’s Gioia Tauro port to be used to transfer chemicals. By Steve Scherer. ROME, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The removal and destruction of …Video: Helicopter crashes to ground in Syria amid fierce fighting near DamascuseuronewsUN … Read more
USA TODAYThis crowded film awards race is going to be tight right down to the wire. That’s the main message from the Oscar nominations revealed on Thursday morning, after academy voters agreed on a field of nine best-picture nominees — one away from the …Academy Awards 2014 nominations: Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, ‘The Butler …New … Read more
New York Daily News“How I Met Your Mother” has met the ire of viewers, after a recent episode was branded racist for a tasteless Kung Fu tribute. Monday night’s episode of the hit CBS sitcom saw Jason Segel’s character learning Kung Fu moves for a long-running joke about …‘How I Met You Mother’ accused of … Read more
New York Daily NewsWas it a temporary cease-fire of sorts in the ongoing conflict between Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees or just a few make-nice words because, well, what else is Hal Steinbrenner supposed to say? Whatever the case, the Yankees’ managing general partner …A-Rod: 2014 ‘a year to rest mentally and physically’MLB.comA-Rod ready for … Read more
Oprah Winfrey’s Oscars Snub Shocks Academy Award NominationsHuffington PostOprah Winfrey failed to secure her first Oscar nomination in 28 years on Thursday morning, missing out on a nod for Best Supporting Actress. Winfrey, who co-starred as Forest Whitaker’s wife in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” was snubbed by the Academy … and more …read more Source: … Read more
CNETThe good: The Jawbone Era is astonishingly small, light, and comfortable to wear. The headset boasts excellent noise-cancellation and clean audio quality. The companion mobile app offers helpful and fun extras. The bad: The Jawbone Era’s base model has …Jawbone Overhauls Bluetooth Headset With EraPC MagazineJawbone returns to its roots with a new Era: A … Read more
New York Daily NewsIt looks like Rex Ryan could be sticking around for awhile. The coach, who was thought to be on the hot seat after the Jets missed the playoffs for the third straight season, has agreed to a multi-year extension with the team, ESPN reported Thursday. Ryan’s old …Report: Rex Ryan, Jets agree … Read more
Washington PostIf Frank Washington has told his mother once, he has told her a thousand times: Do not change the account passwords on your iPhone. His mother called the other day. She had a password problem. Jelena Jankovic of Serbia serves to Ayumi Morita of Japan …iPhone, Samsung smartphone use by US consumers jumpsComputerworldApple’s iPhone … Read more
CNNParis (CNN) — French actress Julie Gayet is suing the magazine Closer over an article suggesting she is having an affair with French President Francois Hollande, the magazine said Thursday. The lawsuit demands 50,000 euros for alleged invasion of privacy …French president’s alleged lover sues tabloidWashington PostTons of horse manure dumped outside French parliament in … Read more
USA TODAYThe Vikings have hired Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer as their new head coach. Those who’ve followed Zimmer through the years say they couldn’t be happier for him, even though they’re sad to see him leave Cincinnati. Loading… Post to …Vikings target Browns offensive coordinator Turner for same positionFOXSports.comVikings target Turner as offensive coordinatorSan … Read more
ABC News“American Hustle” and “Gravity” stole the show this morning as both blockbuster films were nominated for 10 Oscars with “12 Years a Slave” right behind at nine nominations. The surprise of the day came from “Nebraska,” a film that nabbed six Oscar nods.Oscars 2014: “Gravity,” “American Hustle” lead race with 10 noms eachCBS NewsUPDATE … Read more
Chicago TribunePhoenix, AZ Sports.com —. Gerald Green poured in 28 points with seven rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Markieff Morris scored 24 points, Channing Frye had 20, and Goran Dragic recorded a double-double …Green leads Suns past struggling Lakers, 121-114Boston.comNick Young Mad Teammates Didn’t Help … Read more
Voice of AmericaEgyptian officials say initial results indicate voters have overwhelmingly approved a referendum on a new constitution. The outcome is seen as nudging army chief General Abdel Fatteh al-Sisi closer to a bid for the presidency. Officials and state media said …Egyptians back constitution, opening way to Sisi presidential runReutersEgypt said to approve new … Read more
Chris Brown’s Advice To Justin Bieber: Hold On To Selena GomezHollywood LifeChris Brown has a few words of advice for his “brother,” Justin Bieber. While police are investigating him for possibly egging his neighbor’s house, it’s extremely important that he keeps his love, Selena Gomez close by for support. “He flat out told … and … Read more
MarketWatch (blog)If you’re a stock-market bull, you may want to pull for the San Francisco 49ers. The Super Bowl Indicator holds that any NFC team winning the Super Bowl is bullish for stocks. It’s worked 80% of the time since the Super Bowl began in 1967. But if you …San Francisco, Seattle Mayors Bet On … Read more
Salt Lake TribuneFounder Robert Redford will officially open the 2014 Sundance Film Festival today during a 1 p.m. press conference at Park City’s historic Egyptian Theatre. The annual festival, which brings a host of Hollywood actors, directors, producers, as well as …Sundance Film Festival 2014: Where Will Kristen Stewart, Aaron Paul, Michael …EntertainmentwiseSundance Film Festival … Read more
USA TODAYSpotify’s non-paying users will no longer be restricted by caps after streaming music for several hours. The social music service has eliminated time limits for users, even if they aren’t premium members. “In the past, we had to restrict your listening time to some …Spotify lifts limit on music streaming serviceFox NewsSpotify lifts time … Read more
Hollywood LifeJustin Bieber is not off-limits for Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart. The host of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart made fun of Justin at the top of his show Jan. 15, with numerous jokes about Justin’s egging incident. Jon insinuated that the police raid on …Watch The Daily Show compare Congress to Justin BieberThe … Read more
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Oscar nominations: The winners and the snubsMontreal GazetteThe 86h annual Academy Award nominations are a story of who was left out as much as who got in. It was a big day for American Hustle and Gravity (10 nominations each) and the third front-runner, 12 Years a Slave (nine nominations). But Sarah Polley … and … Read more
PC MagazineThe Starbucks mobile app offers a certain convenience when paying for your venti non-fat, no-foam, six-pump extra-hot chai tea latte. But turns out, it could also compromise your security. According to a report by Computerworld, the massively popular …Starbucks App: Another Reminder on Password VigilanceWall Street JournalStarbucks iOS app leaves user data in the … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukFrançois Hollande wanted to break up with Valérie Trierweiler at the weekend but had to ditch the idea when she was hospitalised, it was reported today, as it emerged that the French president has not visited her. “François Hollande had a dream,” wrote Le …Hollande Partner Remains in Hospital After Actress Affair ReportBusinessweekHollande subject to … Read more
Ten snubs and surprises from Oscar nomination morningUSA TODAYWalt Disney is in the Academy Awards mix with the popular musical Frozen. Just not Walt Disney himself. A lack of Oscar love for Saving Mr. Banks was just one of many surprises in Thursday morning’s Academy Awards announcements. Those who got nods … and more …read … Read more
BBC NewsThe Vatican is being confronted publicly for the first time over the sexual abuse of children by clergy, at a UN hearing in Geneva. Officials faced a barrage of hard questions covering why they would not release data and what they were doing to prevent future …Vatican comes under sharp criticism for sex abuseUSA … Read more
Sustainable Atlanta picks three communities to become EcoDistrictsAtlanta Business ChronicleThree metro Atlanta communities — the Atlanta University Center, Lakewood Heights and Lithonia — are part of a select group. Sustainable Atlanta has selected them to participate in the first year of the Greater Atlanta EcoDistrict Initiative — a … and more …read more Source: Atlanta … Read more
Patriots.comDownload Game Release >> The New England Patriots advanced to their 10th AFC Championship Game, and third straight AFC title game, after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 43-22 in an AFC Divisional Playoff Game last Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.2014 NFL playoffs: What to watch in AFC, NFC championship gamesCBSSports.comPatriots In The AFC Championship GameCBS LocalTale … Read more
New York Daily NewsFOXBOROUGH — Four days before the AFC Championship Game, they all but declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts: Tom Brady did not practice. Of course, New England has no chance to beat Peyton Manning and the Broncos on Sunday if Bill …‘Omaha’ to benefit Peyton charityESPNExplaining Peyton Manning’s ‘Omaha’ call: How … Read more
NFL.comI can’t help but wonder if Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos might be our final look at these two quarterbacking giants going head-to-head with so much at stake. Fourteen times they’ve waged war, …Players with Most to Prove in AFC Title GameBleacher ReportUffsides: Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship … Read more
USA TODAYAt the LA premiere for his latest movie ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,’ leading man Chris Pine admits he was “lucky” to bag the role, and Keira Knightley jokes that her fitness regime involved eating chocolate cake. (Jan. 16). Loading… Post to Facebook.Chris Pine’s Jack Ryan is a different kind of patriot-heroLos Angeles TimesKeira Knightley … Read more
USA TODAYAmerican Hustle showed some amazing moves and Gravity continued to soar as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science handed down nominations for the 86th Academy Awards on Thursday. Both films lead the field with 10 nominations each.Oscar nominations: Complete list of of 86th annual Academy Award nomineesFox News2014 Oscar nominations announcedCNNOscar nominations … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukVatican insisted Thursday it is committed to stamping out sexual abuse by the clergy, as top Church officials were grilled before the UN’s child rights watchdog. The hearing came as Pope Francis said all Catholics should feel “shame”, in an apparent reference …UN Panel Questions Vatican Officials on Child Sex AbuseNew York TimesVatican quizzed in … Read more