Day: May 16, 2014

US seismologists have new approach to earthquake prediction – South China Morning Post

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US seismologists have new approach to earthquake predictionSouth China Morning PostFor the past 20 years, getting an earthquake scientist to utter the word “prediction” has been about as tough as getting a biologist to endorse the existence of Bigfoot. The quest to identify reliable precursors to ground shaking has turned up one dead … …read … Read more

Lovejoy On Game 7 – ESPN

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ESPNANAHEIM, Calif. — It caught the attention of Ryan Getzlaf and brought a smirk to his face. “I saw the other night a couple walking on the street. And one had a Ducks jersey and one had a Kings jersey,” Getzlaf said with a chuckle Thursday. “It’s fun. Those are …Ducks see Game 7 loss … Read more

Las Vegas’ lucrative nightclubs pump up the spectacle – Las Vegas Sun (blog)

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Las Vegas‘ lucrative nightclubs pump up the spectacleLas Vegas Sun (blog)At Marquee Nightclub in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a $1,500 bottle of Champagne is topped with a sparkler and delivered by a waitress under a spotlight. Life, a competitor opening down the street in August, will up the ante: Patrons will order by … … Read more

Ex-Executive Sues Beats Electronics Ahead of Possible Sale to Apple – Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street JournalAs Apple Inc. AAPL +1.48% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $597.51 +8.69 +1.48% May 16, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 9.71M AFTER HOURS $597.88 +0.37 +0.06% May 16, 2014 7:30 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 153,719 P/E Ratio 14.19 Market Cap …Beats Music sued ahead of merger with AppleSlashGearFormer Executive Sues for Stake … Read more

Google already getting requests from Europeans to be “forgotten” – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYSAN FRANCISCO — Just days after the European High Court of Justice ruled that people have the “right to be forgotten,” Google is getting requests from criminals wanting links to information about their crimes removed. Tuesday’s ruling stated that under …Criminals rush to keep online data away from GoogleThe Times (subscription)Is There A ‘Right … Read more

Switzerland Prepares to Vote on World’s Highest Minimum Wage – New York Times

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New York TimesBASEL, Switzerland — While Switzerland’s booming economy has made the country synonymous with a superlative standard of living, the government estimates that approximately one worker in 10 struggles to pay rent, despite working full time. Just as the …Where could you get $25 minimum wage?CNNMoneyForget about $10.10, Swiss voting on $24.70 minimum wageLas … Read more

UN Finds Rising Human Rights Violations in Ukraine – New York Times

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UN Finds Rising Human Rights Violations in UkraineNew York TimesGENEVA — Armed groups are increasingly undermining the rights and basic freedoms of people in eastern Ukraine, the United Nations said Friday, expressing concern at the rising number of killings, abductions, beatings and detentions of journalists, … and more …read more Source: UKRAINE News From Google … Read more

FAA, NTSB investigate near-collision over Hawaii – Washington Post

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Washington PostHONOLULU — Federal officials are investigating why two passenger jetliners got too close to each other in the air over Hawaii. WASHINGTON, DC- MAY 12: (L) Sofia Gomez (age 3) · Best news photos of the week. See images of the Washington Monument …FAA, NTSB Investigate Near-Collisionkikiradio.com“Violent and Terrifying”: Mid-Air Jetliner Near-Miss InvestigatedNBC Southern … Read more

Can Modi’s victory bring better US-India ties? It depends on US, say analysts. – Christian Science Monitor

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Christian Science MonitorWhen President Obama visited India in 2010 he declared the bilateral relationship between the world’s oldest and largest democracies a “defining partnership of the 21st century.” Skip to next paragraph …Landslide Vote for Modi Raises Expectations for Change in IndiaVoice of AmericaIndia’s main opposition BJP scripts historic victory in general electionsXinhuaElection results 2014: … Read more

‘Shogun’ Rua robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro – MMAjunkie.com

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MMAjunkie.commauricio-shogun-rua-26-featured.jpg. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua was robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro while visiting the city on business, Brazilian website Portal Vale Tudo reported on Friday. Rua had just left dinner with …‘Shogun’ Rua Carjacked In Rio De JaneiroLowKickMMAFormer UFC Champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua carjacked and robbed at gunpoint …MMATorch all … Read more

Small, full-service markets whet appetites for local – SFGate

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Small, full-service markets whet appetites for localSFGate“In the Bay Area there’s been such a paradigm shift from the larger markets,” says Vince Sanchez, whose family plans to open a market in combination with a Columbus Avenue branch of their popular North Beach brunch spot, Mama’s. “I think San Francisco … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant … Read more

Richmond holding bicycle Ride of Silence to promote sharing the road safely – Contra Costa Times

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Richmond holding bicycle Ride of Silence to promote sharing the road safelyContra Costa TimesRiders will gather at 5 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, where armbands will be distributed and Mayor Gayle McLaughlin will speak. Riders will also be given instructions, including riding no faster than 12 mph, wearing helmets, following the rules of the … … Read more

Duende losing primary music booker – Contra Costa Times

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Duende losing primary music bookerContra Costa TimesThe brainchild of esteemed Oliveto chef Paul Canales, the Uptown eatery paired his Basque-inflected menu with his love of edgy jazz and new music, presented in a small performance space upstairs from the restaurant’s informal bodega and wine bar. In a … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From … Read more

President’s weekly report — May 16, 2014 – Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)

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President’s weekly report — May 16, 2014Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) (press release) (blog)We filed this amicus brief in Drakes Bay Oyster Company v. Jewell, the case where the Park Service is kicking out a long-established Oyster Farm from Drake’s Bay. We’re asking that the United States Supreme Court take this case. As our brief points … Read more

Obama invites new India leader to visit despite past visa ban – Reuters

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ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated new Indian leader Narendra Modi on his election victory on Friday and invited him to the White House, even though he was barred from the country less than 10 years ago over …White House, US Senate Congratulate Narendra Modi on His Win in IndiaTIMEUS President Barack Obama … Read more

Daniel Patterson Revamping Plum, Two New SF Restaurants Forthcoming – Eater National

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Eater NationalDaniel Patterson is making some major shake-ups within his Bay Area restaurant group, announcing today that he’ll soon re-launch the Oakland restaurant Plum and plans to open two more San Francisco restaurants in the near future. Inside Scoop SF …[Plum photo: Naseema Khan]Eater PDXBrett Cooper to Develop New Restaurant For Daniel PattersonSF Weekly (blog)On … Read more

Home / Brief / Honolulu rail project delays cost $76M – Finance and Commerce

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Home / Brief / Honolulu rail project delays cost $76MFinance and CommerceHONOLULU — Construction delays related to Honolulu’s awarding of rail contracts before it had the all the necessary federal approvals have cost taxpayers $76 million so far. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the costs are tied to three contracts … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Southern California wildfires double in size to 20000 acres – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesTrees burn as the Bernardo fire moves through a canyon between the Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks neighborhoods north of San Diego. Trees burn as the Bernardo fire moves through a canyon between the Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks neighborhoods …Investigators look for arson in wildfire outbreakWashington PostSome Evacuations Lifted in San Diego … Read more

Southern California crews contain destructive Poinsettia fire – Los Angeles Times

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Southern California crews contain destructive Poinsettia fireLos Angeles TimesRocky was found hiding in the back of his burned home on Black Rail Road after it was destroyed in the Poinsettia wildfire on Wednesday in Carlsbad. An industrial blaze sparked by the wildfire burns in the… (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times). Tony … and more … Read more

Rural county, feds locked in water-rights dispute – MiamiHerald.com

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MiamiHerald.comWEED, N.M. — The latest dispute over federal control of land and water in the West has erupted along the banks of the Agua Chiquita, a small spring-fed stream in the mountains of southern New Mexico where the federal government has installed metal …Otero County, federal officials fail to resolve water disputeAlbuquerque Journal all 61 … Read more

Vikings stadium could be the key, winter the curse in Super Bowl bid – Pioneer Press

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Vikings stadium could be the key, winter the curse in Super Bowl bidPioneer PressLanding the 52nd Super Bowl and its weeklong festival of football and commerce would be a coup for Wilf and his brother, Zygi, the Vikings’ chairman. The Wilfs successfully lobbied the Legislature in 2012 for $498 million to help build a futuristic … Read more

Summer grinches steal Denver flowers – 9NEWS.com

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Summer grinches steal Denver flowers9NEWS.comDENVER – Denver Parks and Recreation says there’s a few summer grinches that love to steal flowers. Every summer, the city plants about a 140,000 thousand flowers across city properties. In past years, hundreds of them have been stolen within days of … …read more Source: Denver News From Google

Insider’s guide to Cannes Film Festival – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesClick the image to watch an insider’s tour of the locations of the Cannes International Film Festival. Click the image to watch an insider’s tour of the locations of the Cannes International Film Festival. Steven Zeitchik contact the reporter · Lifestyle and …America Ferrera ambushed by prankster Vitalii Sediuk on Cannes red carpetDaily … Read more

Amtrak Service Resumes Between Washington And Philadelphia – CBS Local

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Amtrak Service Resumes Between Washington And PhiladelphiaCBS LocalPHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Amtrak Acela Express and Northeast Regional service has resumed between Washington and Philadelphia. Passengers should expect congestion-related delays through the evening due to earlier police activity just north of … …read more Source: Philadelphia News From Google News

Robert Mathis says he tested positive for fertility drugs, out 4 games – Indianapolis Star

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Indianapolis StarIndianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced. Mathis released a statement saying that the positive test is …Robert Mathis Suspended For Performance Enhancing Drug ViolationTSPN Sports all 29 news articles …read more Source: NFL … Read more