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BloombergThe Colombian government has reached an agreement with Marxist guerrillas to cooperate in the fight against illegal drugs, according to a government official with knowledge of peace talks being held in Cuba, who asked not to be named because the …UPDATE 3-Colombian FARC, government reach deal on drugs; rebels call …Reuters UKColombia rebels announce ceasefireGulf … Read more
What do Chris Christie, Steve Sweeney, colonoscopies and adoption have in …Asbury Park PressGov. Chris Christie’s colonoscopy became the topic of some good-natured Twitter ribbing between the governor and Senate President Steve Sweeney today. Christie, who had the procedure on Saturday before he partied with celebrities and the Washington … …read more Source: Chris Christie … Read more
‘Delancey,’ the book, tells the restaurant’s not-so-easy storyThe Seattle TimesFrom almost broke to crowds at the door, Molly Wizenberg now says, “What continues to deepen for me and for my feelings about the restaurant is just this real gratitude for all these people that I didn’t think would ever be a part of my life … Read more
Atlanta’s place in the “Fast Food Nation”Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)The char-grilled-to-order Big Double, with two patties stacked together, is a kind of poor man’s version of some of my favorite fine dining burgers, including the Meatstick at One Eared Stag. And I can see The Cook Out Tray — $4.99, for a quarter … …read … Read more
Cal Development Gives Back to East Bay CommunityCal Athletics“We ended our session with a big ‘Go Bears!’ and they really got into it,” said Paul Majestic, Associate Director of Development for Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. “It was amazing to bring a little piece of Cal to their classroom.” JA has impacted … …read more … Read more
Pinewood Studios developer to speak at LC business luncheonLaGrange Daily NewsPinewood Studios Group is one of the leading providers of services to the worldwide film and television industries. Its British studio has an impressive heritage and has been home to some such film franchises as James Bond, Star Wars, Superman, Batman … …read more Source: … Read more
Toronto SunMovie based on Malaysia Airlines tragedy shopped at Cannes. 0 · WENN.com. First posted: Friday, May 16, 2014 03:47 PM EDT | Updated: Friday, May 16, 2014 04:03 PM EDT. Malaysia Airlines jetliner disaster. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. 5 sec. 6 sec. Previous Next.Missing Plane Found? Nope, but Movie About Malaysia Airlines … Read more
Austin musicians headed to Toronto festival as part of industry partnershipAustin Business Journal (blog)The cities recently announced the members of their respective commissions who will work to increase music industry opportunities, and Brecht lobbied local businesses including Mood Media, SXSW, ATX Music and a half-dozen music venues to pay for the … …read more Source: … Read more
New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Darden Restaurants says it will sell its Red Lobster chain to investment firm Golden Gate Capital in a $2.1 billion cash deal. The company, which also owns Olive Garden, had announced late last year that it planned to either spin off or …Darden to Sell Red Lobster in a … Read more
Photos of the weekCBS NewsAbuja, Nigeria. A woman shouts during a vigil in Abuja calling for the release of Nigerian schoolgirls abducted in the remote village of Chibok, May 15, 2014. Credit: Joe Penney/Reuters. Bangui, Central African Republic. Men take part in Thai boxing … …read more Source: Abuja Nigeria News From Google News
Youth athletes hopeful of Nanjing Youth Games QualificationAround the Rings (subscription)This weekend is one of the most important races of the season for the youth athletes of Europe as they compete in Weert for a place at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. The sport of Triathlon will be represented by a Men’s event, … Read more
Voice of AmericaGENEVA — A new United Nations report finds that violence by anti-government groups in eastern Ukraine is causing an “alarming deterioration” of human rights amid a political crisis between Kyiv and pro-Russian separatists. The 36-page report cites …Crimea economy rattled by Russia takeoverUSA TODAYSteelworkers help keep uneasy calm in eastern UkraineWashington PostHow Ukraine … Read more
MediaPost CommunicationsDespite aggressive monetization efforts, Pinterest has decided to take another $200 million in capital at a valuation of $5 billion. The bulk of the money is coming from existing investors, including SV Angel, Bessemer Venture Partners, Fidelity, Andreessen …Why Is Pinterest Suddenly Worth $5 Billion?Slate Magazine (blog)Pinterest raises $200 millionInternetRetailer.comPinterest value reaches $5bn following … Read more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthAn exclusive NBC 5 investigation reveals a crisis inside the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department that could result in the state forcing the department to close their training academy. Poor Scores May Shutter Dallas. Link; Embed; Email. Copy. Close. Link … and more …read more Source: Dallas News From Google
USA TODAYCANNES, France — How To Train Your Dragon was a hit in 2010. But its sequel seems poised to soar to even greater heights. After a glamorous red carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, How To Train Your Dragon 2 is looking to bust …Man Dives Under Star’s Fress on … Read more
13WMAZThe Atlanta Braves have released six new pictures, for a first peek at the new ballpark and mixed-use development design. “This is a very early look at how our vision is shaping up and, even though we are still months away from final plans and drawings …Braves Unveil Details Of Suburban StadiumESPNAtlanta Braves release renderings … Read more
Los Angeles Food & Wine Descends On The City For The Fourth Annual …Emag.co.ukRabbit. Lie. at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a modern venue that blurs the lines between restaurant, bar, club and show, to create a grand social experiment; and the recently opened Downtown Los Angeles restaurant, Faith & Flower. In the winter of … Read more
MI News 26Subscribers of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon can now send text messages to 911, which will be routed to their local police dispatchers — but only if the feature is supported by their county. While all carriers now support text-to-911 functionality, most …You can now text 911 in emergencies, but it’s better to … Read more
Deutsche WelleThere were also some more conspiratorial hashtags by the AKP’s social media army – you’ve probably heard that there are many volunteers. For instance, anyone who criticizes the mining explosion is labeled a necrophiliac. And they’re also creating some …Turkey Mining Disaster: Students and Others Use Social Media to Show Support …Wall Street Journal … Read more
ReadWriteDon’t mess with our Internet, says a younger generation that’s grown up with it as an ever-present utility. FCC, take note. Dan Rowinski Author: Dan Rowinski Publish date: May 16, 2014 Section: The Platform Interaction count: 0 …How the Web’s Fast Lanes Would Work Without Net NeutralityWall Street JournalWhat the FCC’s decision on net neutrality … Read more
Canada.comIndie developer Moneyhorse’s upcoming game is set to actually star North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The game is described by its developers as an epic tale about the triumph of Kim Jong Un over the entire American army. It features “retro run ‘n’ gun style … and more …read more Source: World News By … Read more
NBCNews.comCrews in Southern California were able to tame some of the wildfires burning across San Diego County thanks to cooler temperatures and calmer winds on Friday. But the series of blazes that have already burned 10,000 acres still pose severe threats to …Firefighters battle raging San Diego wildfiresReuters5/15: Wildfires burning out of control in Southern … Read more
TheCelebrityCafe.comCitizens in Switzerland will have a chance on Sunday to vote on whether they want the minimum wage in the country raised and set at $25 an hour, which would be the highest in the world. The proposed baseline pay was floated by the SGB, which is the …Dreaming Of A $25 Minimum Wage? Switzerland … Read more
Vikings stadium could be the key – or 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 … Read more
Two Golden Bears On WNBA Opening Night RostersCal AthleticsBERKELEY – The California Golden Bear duo of Gennifer Brandon and Layshia Clarendon will both open their WNBA seasons tonight, giving the California women’s basketball program two players on WNBA Opening Night rosters for the second consecutive … …read more Source: California Golden Bears News From Google … Read more
Philadelphia travel guideUSA TODAYOn your first visit to the City of Brotherly Love, there are certain things that you can’t really get around: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the cheesesteak, and, yes, Rocky. But Philly is a bigger city with an even more dynamic identity than … and more …read more Source: Philadelphia News From … Read more
The Denver PostSanders’ path to Denver — while controversial, because the Kansas City Chiefs believed they had an agreement with his agent — began in Texas. Sanders played collegiately at Southern Methodist in coach June Jones’ caffeinated offense. He stressed …2014 NFL Draft: Scouting Denver Broncos UDFA WR Bennie Fowler, Michigan …Predominantly OrangeKlee: What is … Read more
By unknown Tickets may be obtained online at www.oscars.org or by mail. Any remaining tickets will be made available at the door on the evening of the event. The DGA Theater is located at 7920 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. For more … …read more Source: Academy Awards Blog News From Google
Landmark Facility Opens Formally on FridayAlameda SunAttendees and speakers at the event include: Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan; Mayor Marie L. Gilmore; Alameda County Housing Director Linda Gardner and representatives from state government, developers and fundraisers. Villa resident and …Alameda: Affordable housing project for the disabled officially opensVallejo Times-Herald all 3 news articles …read more … Read more
Summer 2014 will feature a bevy of huge sports storiesAwful AnnouncingCan a new outlet score any big scoops akin to Mike Silver breaking the Michael Sam draft story for NFL.com/NFL Network, Deadspin and Manti Te’o, and hell even TMZ for the original Sterling audio. A lot has been made about the decline of journalism and … Read more
Hennessy VS Honors African Americans of 1936 Olympic GamesAllHipHopLast night at Lincoln Center in NYC, Hennessy V.S presented the world premier screening of “The Renaissance Period of The African American in Sports,” a documentary telling the story of nine African American stars from the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. …read more Source: Olympic Games News … Read more
Action Figure InsiderFactory Entertainment is delighted to announce the first of several fantastic San Diego Comic Con Exclusives. Wrap yourself in some virtual lovin’, straight from the brilliant FX show Archer. A 100% cotton beach / bath towel featuring Krieger’s virtual … …read more Source: San Diego Comic-Con News From Google News
Cleveland Browns must let Johnny Manziel be Johnny ManzielNFL.comIn a concerted public emasculation effort that runs counter to everything we know about competition, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, general manager Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine are making it very clear that Johnny Football — the polarizing and … and more …read more Source: Michael Silver … Read more
49ers.comEach weekday morning, 49ers.com reviews the most newsworthy and engaging content from around the web involving the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL. We seek it out, so you don’t have to. Enjoy. 1. Hyde from Borland. When the 49ers spent second- … and more …read more Source: SF 49ers News From Google News
Comcast SportsNet ChicagoAs snow flurries trickled down around the Chicagoland area Friday morning, the Cubs crowded around inside their cramped home clubhouse at Wrigley, killing time before first pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers. The tarp spent all pregame on the field …Hard-luck Jeff Samardzija has more of itChicago TribuneCubs Plan Fix Of Wrigley Centennial Mural, … Read more