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Syracuse mayor resigns as state Democratic Party chairAuburn CitizenSyracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is resigning from her position as co-chair of the state’s Democratic Party. In a letter sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state committee Thursday afternoon Miner says she chose to resign now to give the committee ample … …read more Source: Democratic … Read more
ESPNIt doesn’t matter if these longtime rivals are in the Patrick, Atlantic, or newly formed Metropolitan Division, when the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers clash, it is every bit of a backyard brawl. The Rangers come into the latest best-of-seven …WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers (Game 1)NBCSports.comNY Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers … Read more
KGO-TVSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Two people were killed, including a 3-year-old child, after a one-alarm fire broke out at a home in San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood Wednesday morning. “Everything was so hysterical, we didn’t know what was going on but …Mother, Young Son Killed In San Francisco Sunnydale District Apartment FireCBS LocalOfficials: Huge San Francisco … Read more
Governor, but not opponent, to speak to DemocratsThe State“Our campaign is getting stronger every single day,” Ige told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://bit.ly/1gEn11e). “I can see why the governor is afraid to have me address the convention. So I’m disappointed. I think that the members of the party want …Ige rankled by being denied a speech … Read more
Weather Journal: Spring Returns on Friday and the WeekendWall Street Journal (blog)Spring temperatures made a hasty exit from Greater New York earlier this week, but warm, sunny weather returns just in time for the weekend. Friday will again be chilly, but this should be the last in the stretch of days with temperatures that are … Read more
HD ReportIf you’re ready to take the 4k plunge Sony’s newest line of 4k ‘Ultra HD’ TVs has quite a selection of models to choose from ranging in price from $2,099 to $24,999. We got a look at some of these sets at CES 2014, and the color range and contrast …These new Sony Bravia … Read more
Police: Man ate pot candy before shooting wifeHonolulu Star-AdvertiserDENVER >> A Denver man accused of killing his wife while she was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher ate marijuana-infused candy before the attack, according to search warrants released Thursday. Kristine Kirk, 44, told dispatchers her husband bought … and more …read more Source: Honolulu … Read more
CBS LocalMONTEREY PARK (CBSLA.com) — Fifteen people were injured, one critically, when a fire engine crashed into a Monterey Park restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A CHP spokesperson told KCAL9 fire engines from Monterey Park and Alhambra were …Fire Truck Crashes Into Monterey Park Restaurant, Several People InjuredMyFox Los AngelesCollision of two fire trucks leaves 15 hurt … Read more
Miami will be World Cup crossroadsMiamiHerald.comWith air connections to 10 of the 12 Brazilian host cities, Miami will probably experience the biggest Copa effect of any city outside Brazil. And it wants to be more than just a gateway: Tourism officials hope to convince soccer fans to tack a few … …read more Source: Miami … Read more
Tennessee May Soon Criminalize Drug-Addicted Pregnant MomsThe FriskyNever seen one of those before. [Feministing]; Natural hair vlogger Domineque Banks, has passed away from lupus at age 27. [Clutch Magazine]. See a story that belongs in Today’s Lady News? Send it to me at Jessica@TheFrisky.com. Follow me on Twitter. and more …read more Source: Vlogger News … Read more
Comicbook.com (blog)Dawn of the Planet of the Apes cast members Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell, along with director Matt Reeves, will make an exclusive signing appearance at the BOOM! Studios booth during WonderCon in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, April … and more …read more Source: WonderCon News From Google News
Holy High: Jesus Smokes a Joint in Seattle Burger Restaurant AdFusionHoly High: Jesus Smokes a Joint in Seattle Burger Restaurant Ad. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… Say what?! by Fusion Live @FusionLiveTV. Posted 04/15/2014, 11:05AM. Updated 04/15/2014, 11:12AM. Easter Sunday happens to fall on 4/20 this year, so a … …read more Source: Seattle Restaurant … Read more
Gardner show puts Mexican fashion traditions on displayBoston GlobeAnna Sui took a fashion trip to the Republic of Uzbekistan one season, but then she dashed off to look at Pre-Raphaelite paintings for another. Or, in a less culturally sensitive appropriation of indigenous fashion, Urban Outfitters very loosely … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
Of pizza, tacos and apartments on Seattle’s Capitol HillPuget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) (blog)The new owner is a Seattle limited liability company named for the address of the property: 1420 E. Madison St. The LLC is affiliated with a company called Metropolitan Homes, said a real estate broker who worked on the deal. The LLC’s … Read more
10 Hot Hadoop Startups to WatchCIOAs data volumes grow, figuring out how to unlock value becomes vastly important. Hadoop enables the processing of large data sets in a distributed environment and has become almost synonymous with big data. Here are 10 startups with solutions for … and more …read more Source: Startups News From Google … Read more
Riviera Focacceria Italiana now open in the Shops of Midtown MiamiMiamiHerald.comA new restaurant, Riviera Focacceria Italiana, is now open in the Shops of Midtown in Miami, offering fresh focaccia and homemade pastas typical of the Liguria region of Italy. The restaurant, at 3252 NE 1st Ave., is open for lunch and dinner, from 11 … … Read more
Musicals, Seahawks ‘Super Bowl‘ documentaryThe Seattle TimesEvents and screenings at Seattle-area art houses and theaters include a weeklong “Big Screen Musicals” series, the Seahawks documentary “Super Bowl XLVII Champions” and a Seattle True Independent Film Festival party. By Doug Knoop. Seattle Times … …read more Source: NFL – Super Bowl Game News
How ‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young Transformed Mellie Into Fans’ Favorite …Daily BeastGive credit to Scandal’s writers and give credit to Young’s complex performance and nuanced characterization, though, because, with Scandal’s season finale set to air Thursday night, it’s incredibly difficult to describe just how Mellie is “walking … …read more Source: Night Of 100 Stars … Read more
Deseret NewsAlmost as surprising as the box office numbers for “The Lego Movie” is the fact that it was just one of a few high-profile movies targeting families this quarter — a rare occurrence these days. Just a few weeks after “The Lego Movie” opened, March saw …The Lego Movie: content marketing at its finestThe … Read more
Date Set For 2015 Academy AwardsKWTXLOS ANGELES (April 17, 2014) The 87th annual Academy Awards will air live beginning at 7:30 p.m. CST from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on ABC on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday. …read more Source: Academy Awards News From Google
Washington PostHONOLULU — A former child model and aspiring actor is accusing “X-Men” franchise director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him as a teenager in a federal lawsuit filed in Hawaii. The lawsuit filed Wednesday says the prominent director of the forthcoming …Bryan Singer Accuser I Was Repeatedly Raped at Hollywood OrgiesTMZ.comBryan Singer’s Accuser Says … Read more
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Obama said Thursday that a total of 8 million people signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act during the initial enrollment period that ended March 31. “The Affordable Care Act is now covering more people at …President Obama says 8 million Americans have signed up for health insurance … Read more
USA TODAYWorld leaders and Jewish groups condemned a leaflet handed out in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk in which Jews were told to “register” with the pro-Russian militants who have taken over government office in an attempt to make Ukraine part of Russia …Ukraine’s ‘Jew Register’ Either a Hoax or a Crude Extortion SchemeTIMEUkraine … Read more
Teen gets 25 years to life for killing toddler in Oakland gang shootingContra Costa TimesDaNorman Bobino, left, waits with others to speak as he attends his nephew Hiram Lawrence Jr.’s funeral with other family members at the the Acts Full Gospel Church on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 in Oakland, Calif. Hiram, 23 months, was shot … Read more
BusinessweekGM, which failed to correct a defect known to some of its engineers for at least a decade, faces at least 15 lawsuits in federal court over the ignition switches, as well as probes by Congress and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Photographer: …Judge: GM doesn’t need to tell owners to stop driving recalled … Read more
Photos: After years of heartfelt planning and work, Maxwell Park is a colorful …San Jose Mercury News media centerChildren play as wildflowers bloom complimenting the glittering mosaic covering all sides of the restrooms at Maxwell Park in Oakland. After years of planning and hundreds of volunteer hours, the park has become a point of pride … Read more
Washington PostMINNEAPOLIS — Control of his knuckleball was elusive for the Blue Jays’ R.A. Dickey. A boy with toy gun poses for picture in front of barricades at the police headquarters
Christian Science MonitorAn international team of researchers have now discovered a new rocky planet that just might have liquid water on its surface. Skip to next paragraph. Infographic Space race 2014: Who is exploring the cosmos today? Related stories. Are you a space whiz?NASA discovers Earth-sized planet that may sustain lifeCNNNASA spots first Earth-sized planet … Read more
SFGateStocks closed mostly higher Thursday as upbeat earnings news from several large U.S. companies encouraged investors. General Electric, Morgan Stanley and PepsiCo all moved higher after reporting their first-quarter financial results. The major stock …S&P 500’s weekly gain is best since July 2013MarketWatchUS stocks end mostly higherSydney Morning HeraldWill Good Friday Lead to a Better … Read more
Colorado Springs Gazette (blog)Denver Comic Con announced today that actor Stephen Amell will appear at the convention on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Amell stars in CW’s hit television show “Arrow” as Green Arrow/Oliver Queen. “Amell’s Green Arrow is a shining example of how well DC … and more …read more Source: Comic Con News From … Read more
FanSidedThe Bleacher Report’s lead college basketball reporter Jason King also produced a short list of names that included Gregg Marshall and Matt Painter among top potential candidates for Missouri who missed the NCAA Tournament this season with a 24-12 … …read more Source: NCAA Basketball News From Google News
CBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police were searching for a kidnapping suspect Thursday in downtown Los Angeles. The pursuit involving a male suspect started about 12:45 at the corner of Vermont and Francis in the Boyle Heights area, according to LAPD …Suspected kidnapper chased into LA buildingFresno BeePolice Search Downtown Building For Kidnapping Suspect – … Read more
Tulsa WorldColton Burpo (Connor Corum) tells Todd (Greg Kinnear) he met Pops in TriStar Pictures’ Heaven is for Real. GREG KINNEAR/Courtesy. Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2014 4:46 pm. REVIEW: ‘Heaven is for Real’ By MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer …TD Jakes: ‘Heaven’ movie reflects ‘growing wonder’ about afterlifeReligion News ServiceREVIEW: Cast keeps ‘Heaven Is for … Read more
USA TODAYMESA, Ariz. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb has been released from an Arizona jail after serving a one-day sentence for a DUI arrest late last year. Records released by West Mesa Justice Court show the 37-year-old McNabb served his …Police release Donovan McNabb mug shot, reportedly for January DUICBSSports.comFormer Philadelphia Eagles QB … Read more
Regina Leader-Post“I’ve even had developers helping me and one left saying, ‘I really like the game idea, but I can’t see you pulling off this ‘Canadian’ thing.” Northern Guard: Assault is a mobile game on iOS, Windows, and Android devices. A hybrid of tower-defense and … and more …read more Source: Game Developers News Feed … Read more