Day: July 17, 2014

US PICKS 21 BEST 20-YEAR-OLDS Team named for U-20 Women’s World Cup … – LA Soccer News

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LA Soccer NewsFORWARDS (6): Makenzy Doniak (Virginia; Chino Hills, Calif.), Summer Green (North Carolina; Milford, Mich.), Lindsey Horan (PSG; Golden, Colo.), Savannah Jordan (Florida; Fayetteville, Ga.), McKenzie Meehan (Boston College; Scituate, R.I.), Margaret …United States names roster for next month’s U-20 World CupNBCSports.com all 46 news articles …read more Source: Fayetteville GA News From Google … Read more

SDCC 2014 – Transformers Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm Toys R Us … – Tformers.com

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Tformers.comJust in is the official Toys R Us SDCC 2014 press release that informs us they will be offering the Transformers Masterpiece Prowl and Sunstorm at the Entertainment Earth booth #2243 this year. Fans will be able to pick the Masterpiece figures up early …SDCC: Toys”R”Us Announces Full 2014 Comic-Con Lineup Including …seibertron.com all 3 … Read more

House shows set foundation of Nashville rock scene – The Tennessean

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House shows set foundation of Nashville rock sceneThe TennesseanWith a lit cigarette in his mouth and a beer in hand, Walter Million slumped down in the midst of the dirty basement, where for four years Nashville’s best underground musicians played their hearts out night after night, and he cried. He cried because … …read more … Read more

Reports: Lakers win amnesty bid for Boozer – MiamiHerald.com

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MiamiHerald.com(SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Carlos Boozer on amnesty waivers, according to multiple reports. Boozer was available for silent bidding from any team with salary cap space after being waived using the amnesty clause …Lakers pick up Carlos Boozer off amnesty waiversUSA TODAYThe Los Angeles Lakers are the big winners in … Read more

Pizza Hut shifts advertising from McGarryBowen Chicago to – Chicago Tribune

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Chicago TribunePizza Hut named Deutsch LA as its lead creative agency Thursday, shifting its advertising business from McGarryBowen Chicago after just 10 months. The move, effective immediately, puts Pizza Hut’s advertising account under the same roof as Taco Bell, …Yum! Restaurants reports 3rd straight drop in quarterly same-store sales for chainsEconomic TimesWhat Yum! Brands Tells … Read more

Social media prenup protects couples from digital disasters – WKRN

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WKRNNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Social media has become a big part of our lives. A growing number of people are logging onto Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other sites daily. Now something new is popping up. It is called a Social Media Prenuptial Agreement.Three Tips To Finding Social Media BalanceNew York TimesElectronic Campaigns And Social Media Elections; … Read more

Groups file FCC complaint against WJLA over ads – Politico (blog)

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Groups file FCC complaint against WJLA over adsPolitico (blog)“In this case, WJLA had access to contact information for both the purchasing agent and the group itself on the NAB form. In fact, it seems that WJLA undertook no investigation whatsoever,” the complaint states. The groups behind the complaint state … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Police accuse man of 2 Nashville shootings in 10 days – The Tennessean

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Police accuse man of 2 Nashville shootings in 10 daysThe TennesseanMetro police are looking for the man they said shot two people in Nashville during a 10-day period. Antonio Batts, 36, allegedly shot a 22-year-old man on 14th Avenue North after he approached him and asked for money early Thursday morning, according …Suspect in north … Read more

PS4 Tops June 2014 NPD Sales Chart, Despite Xbox One Price Cut – GameSpot

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GameSpotThe NPD Group today released its monthly report for physical sales in the United States during June. Along with it, the respective console manufacturers have made their own announcements based on the report, and according to Sony, the PlayStation 4 was …June NPD Number Crunch: Hardware sales grow 106 percent as PS4 continues …NeoseekerXbox TV … Read more

GM Chairman Says Firing Top Lawyer Would Be ‘Huge Mistake’ – Wall Street Journal

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Wall Street JournalGeneral Motors Co. GM -1.01% General Motors Co. U.S.: NYSE $37.10 -0.38 -1.01% July 17, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10.89M AFTER HOURS $36.88 -0.22 -0.59% July 17, 2014 7:25 pm Volume (Delayed 15m): 118,487 P/E Ratio 11.09 Market …Lawyer confirms GM will use bankruptcy shield against recalled-vehicle claimsThe ArgusBarra Defends … Read more

Dwight Tarwater Joins Golden Bears – Cal Athletics

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Dwight Tarwater Joins Golden BearsCal AthleticsBERKELEY – California head men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin has announced the addition of forward Dwight Tarwater to the program on Thursday. Tarwater, who recently earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University after four seasons … …read more Source: California Golden Bears News From Google News

Carbon tax is gone: Repeal bills pass the Senate – Sydney Morning Herald

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Sydney Morning HeraldPeter Martin: Sunday roast lamb to the slaughter of carbon tax · Carbon price helped curb emissions: ANU study · Analysis: Abbott battles the future on climate change by axing carbon tax · Twitter reaction · The Pulse Live with Judith Ireland in Canberra.Australia Tax Repeal Is Big Blow to Fight Against EmissionsNew … Read more

BAMA NOTEBOOK: Saban not pleased with first-place selection – Dothan Eagle

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Dothan EagleNick Saban was underwhelmed, once again, by the media’s choice to win the Southeastern Conference. Alabama was the pick for the second year in a row. “I think you guys were right four out of 21 years last year and now you’re four out of 22,” Saban said.Alabama notebook: Drake, Reed suspended for nowMontgomery … Read more

Live updates: 2014 NBA Summer League Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston … – The Plain Dealer

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The Plain DealerThe Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the playoffs of the 2014 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Get scoring updates and analysis from Chris Fedor as the Cavs take on the Rockets in Round Two and chat with other fans in the comments section. Scoring …Cavs open to Andrew Wiggins tradeESPNSources: LeBron James tells … Read more

Across West, firefighters struggle against wildfires as temperatures soar – Christian Science Monitor

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Christian Science MonitorThe Washington lieutenant governor and Oregon governor have declared states of emergency. Congress is beginning to mull legislation that could help deal with wildfires. By Gram Slattery, Staff writer July 17, 2014. close. A wildfire fills the sky with smoke …Homes burned, more threatened as Methow Valley fire growsThe Seattle Times (blog)Fast-growing Eastern … Read more

Alabama vs. USC Announced for 2016 Cowboys Classic in Dallas – Bleacher Report

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Bleacher ReportDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has brought some huge events to his state-of-the-art facility since it first opened in 2009, but it can be argued that Alabama vs. USC rivals anything that has come before it. This particular game was first rumored back …Alabama-USC in Dallas is good, but it would be twice as … Read more

Tropical Storm Wali forms southeast of Hawaii – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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Tropical Storm Wali forms southeast of HawaiiHonolulu Star-AdvertiserTropical storm force winds extend 90 miles from the center of the storm, which was 1,065 miles east southeast of Hilo and 1,275 miles from Honolulu at 11 a.m.. The storm increased in strength overnight and Thursday and “looks to be moving rather slowly …Depression strengthens into Tropical … Read more

Biden: US Needs a ‘Rational’ Immigration Policy – ABC News

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ABC NewsVice President Joe Biden told protesters Thursday he shared their concern about the deportations of immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally. Biden was interrupted by protesters shouting, “Stop deporting our families,” during a speech at Netroots …Biden comes to Detroit to address liberal activists at Netroots NationDetroit Free PressAt Netroots, Biden pitches himself … Read more

FedEx charged with trafficking drugs for Web pharmacies – USA TODAY

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USA TODAYFedEx is facing drug trafficking charges after a federal grand jury in San Francisco indicted the overnight shipping company with conspiring to deliver prescription drugs for illegal Internet pharmacies. The indictment says FedEx knew for a decade that such …FedEx Indicted for Distributing Controlled Drugs OnlineBusinessweekFedex Charged With Transporting Illegal Prescription DrugsWall Street JournalUPDATE … Read more

SDCC 2014: Nintendo to Have its “Biggest Presence” Ever – IGN

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IGNNintendo will also be hosting several events during SDCC, including the Super Smash Bros. tournament”>3DS Super Smash Bros. tournament, a screening of the FUNimation Entertainment animated film Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, Mario Kart 8 competitions, …Comic-Con 2014 bags: Ranking the SDCC designsZap2it.com (blog)SDCC 2014 gets a Nintendo Gaming Lounge with Super Smash Bros.TechnologyTellHere’s What Nintendo Is … Read more

Ukraine Says Malaysian Airliner Shot Down Near Russian Border – Bloomberg

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BloombergJuly 17 (Bloomberg) — Ukrainian rebels shot down a Malaysian jet carrying 295 people over eastern Ukraine near its border with Russia, a Ukrainian Interior Ministry official said. Peter Cook reports on “Market Makers.” (Source: Bloomberg) …World leaders offer help after Malaysian plane goes downLos Angeles TimesIf Ukrainian rebels hit Malaysian plane, where’d they get … Read more

Feds ask developer to stop work on Walmart in rare Miami-Dade forest – MiamiHerald.com

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Feds ask developer to stop work on Walmart in rare Miami-Dade forestMiamiHerald.comA developer building a Walmart on a tract of disappearing forest between two national parks in south Miami-Dade County should stop all work until a survey of endangered wildlife is completed, federal officials warned this week. In a strongly worded … and more …read … Read more

Godzilla Prepares Atomic Breath in New Godzilla 2014 Movie Still – Scified

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Godzilla Prepares Atomic Breath in New Godzilla 2014 Movie StillScifiedAs Godzilla makes its rounds in China and Japan, Legendary continue to promote the film by releasing new movie stills from the film’s climactic moments. Below are two of the most recent movie stills Legendary has released to continue building and … …read more Source: Godzilla … Read more

The Original Rickroll Video Is Gone From YouTube – Mashable

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The Original Rickroll Video Is Gone From YouTubeMashableThe original music video for Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” the basis for the Rickrolling bait-and-switch meme, has been blocked by YouTube in several countries, including the United States. The video was first uploaded by YouTube user … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed From Google … Read more

Malaysian plane was shot down by missile, US official says – Boston Globe

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Boston GlobeWASHINGTON (AP) — A US official said that American intelligence authorities now believe a surface-to-air missile took down the Malaysian passenger plane as it flew over eastern Ukraine Thursday. The official said the US was still working to determine …Malaysia Airlines Plane Crashes in Ukraine, 295 On BoardBoston.com all 4,787 news articles …read more … Read more

Honolulu Police arrest suspected bank robber – Hawaii News Now

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Honolulu Police arrest suspected bank robberHawaii News NowHonolulu Police arrested 31-year old Cody Rose Thursday, the man suspected of robbing the American Savings Bank branch inside the Walmart near Ala Moana. Rose allegedly slipped a note to the teller and took off with cash. He did not have a weapon. and more …read more Source: … Read more

Bloomberg opens R&D office in San Francisco – San Francisco Business Times (blog)

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San Francisco Business Times (blog)Bloomberg said Thursday that it’s opening an R&D office in San Francisco that will eventually employ 100 software developers. “To remain on the cutting-edge, we need to be able to hire the most talented developers from Silicon Valley and its …Bloomberg Opens Dedicated R&D Facility in San FranciscoThe Herald | HeraldOnline.com … Read more

New arrivals. Difference makers? – NFL.com

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NFL.comSpeaking of NFC North division rivals crossing borders, Peppers has moved north to the Frozen Tundra to offer defensive coordinator Dom Capers a versatile tool to deploy all over the field. Peppers will … The Vikings have a new defensive-minded coach …NFL Divisional Outlook for 2014 SeasonNFL Mocks all 2 news articles …read more Source: … Read more