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Caesars Entertainment Gets New CIO from Las Vegas SandsWall Street Journal (blog)Caesars Entertainment Corp., the casino and hotel operator whose largest unit is enmeshed in bankruptcy proceedings, named Les Ottolenghi executive vice president and chief information officer this week. Mr. Ottolenghi, previously global chief …and more …read more From:: Entertainment News From Google News
‘Super Godzilla‘ El Niño starting to fade. Was it ever here?KOMO News (blog)Meanwhile, Southern California, just coming off another winter heat wave and way below expectations of a drought-busting Super Godzilla El Niño, is probably looking at that green blob of expected wetter than normal March and spring akin to Lucy holding …“Godzilla” El Niño … Read more
Vegas Extreme Park set for the south StripLas Vegas Weekly (blog)Kearney’s vision has more than doubled in acreage since he announced it in 2013, when VEGAS INC reported that he needed to pin down financing and land in order to move beyond “lofty dreams and artists’ renderings.” The following fall, the Las Vegas … …read … Read more
College basketball: 5 of the best rivalries in college hoopsNCAA.comThat changed in the 1983 NCAA tournament, when Louisville was the No. 1 seed and Kentucky was the No. 3. The game wasn’t particularly close, with the Cards winning by double digits, but the game generated so much interest that former governor John Y.NCAA Basketball: Top … Read more
Digital Payments Startup ModoPayments Raises $2 MillionTechCrunchA lot has changed for the Richardson, TX startup since those salad days and they quietly launched a very interesting product last fall called their Digital Payments Hub. This hub is a Swiss Army Knife of “moving value” between and along multiple … …read more From:: Startup Tech News … Read more
Fashion Week: Lauren’s Rocker Looks, Back to Suits at CKABC NewsWhile most New York Fashion Week shows focus on clothes, emerging Chinese designer Chi Zhang had a whole different spin. Zhang, who has collaborated with Marvel Comics, showed off bold colorful designs including fashionable gas masks. “My main …Ralph Lauren rocks New York Fashion WeekUSA … Read more
Obama meets with civil rights leaders at the White HouseWTHRThe White House is describing the gathering as the first of its kind because those invited represent different generations of civil rights leaders. The meeting took place prior to a Black History Month reception. Obama said the group talked about …With the tables turned, Obama now … Read more
Ohio Valley Hip–Hop Awards Show set for SaturdayWTOV SteubenvilleThe inaugural Ohio Valley Hip–Hop Awards Show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Saturday at the McLure House hotel ballroom. Wheeling native Ron Scott, Jr. founded the Ohio Valley African American Students Association, which has branched out into this event. …read more From:: Hip Hop Music News By … Read more
Miami Heat trades Jarnell Stokes, Brian Roberts but fails to acquire quality shooter before deadlineMiami HeraldUnsuccessful in attempts to trade for a rotation player before Thursday’s 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline, the Miami Heat instead went the other direction, dumping Jarnell Stokes and Brian Roberts to drop below the luxury tax threshold. Meanwhile, the Heat … Read more
Turkey Blames Kurdish Militia for Ankara Attack, Challenging USNew York TimesBAGHDAD — In blaming a Syrian Kurdish militia supported by the United States for a deadly car bombing in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday added new urgency to a question its president recently posed to the Obama administration: Are you on the side of a …and … Read more
Obama meeting with civil rights leaders at the White HouseWTOPObama meets with civil rights leaders at the White House. By The Associated Press February 18, 2016 4:27 pm. FILE – In this Feb. 17, 2016 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The president will …White … Read more
Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party 2016: Will Donald Trump Come? – Video Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party 2016: Will Donald Trump Come? Donald Trump was invited to the 2016 Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party. And now we have Donald Trump Watch to see if he does, indeed, come to the major event. … Read more
‘Top Chef’ Visits Oakland, MC HammerNBC Bay AreaThursday night’s episode of “Top Chef” was shot in Oakland and features MC Hammer as a guest judge. The 13th season of Bravo’s cooking competition has been shot in various California locales.and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
Kanye West SNL Rant Sounds Doctored – Video Kanye West SNL Rant Sounds Doctored Kanye West SNL Rant has made the news. New York Post Page Six Emily Smith claims she received the clip by an unnamed source. Whoever got it should have checked to see if it sounds like it was a series of … Read more
Cal Uses Fuel From Regional Ouster For 2016Cal AthleticsDURHAM, N.C. – It’s here. The time has finally arrived for the California Golden Bears to get back out on the diamond against someone other than themselves. It seems like it has been a long time since the Bears walked off of the field at Blue Bell … Read more
LISTEN: Paul Millsap Talks Dunk Contest, Atlanta HawksCBS Local SportsThe thought of Millsap and a dunk contest incited JR of the JR Sport Brief podcast to say that if Millsap were included in the dunk contest, he’d have to get a human to dunk on. Different than the Orlando Magic mascot, who resembles something Dr. … Read more
Grammy Awards ceremony ignored some great talent in memorial tribute (Your letters)Syracuse.comChris Stapleton performs a tribute to B.B. King at the 58th annual Grammy Awards on Monday, in Los Angeles. King was one of several musicians who died last year and was honored at the ceremony. The deaths of several performers were not acknowledged … … Read more
The NBA trade deadline was a dudSB NationSNOOZE BUTTON: Not much happened as the clock struck 3 on NBA trading season. The biggest moves: Markieff Morris to the Wizards, Lance Stephenson and a pick for Jeff Green, Channing Frye to the Cavaliers, Randy Foye to Oklahoma City and Donatas … …read more From:: NBA News … Read more
Raiders Free Agency wish list: Offensive tackleSilver and Black PrideThe past couple seasons, the Raiders have not been able to get consistent play from the tackle spots. Donald Penn had a great season at left tackle in 2014, but the right tackle spot was a revolving door. Last season the Raiders had two decent options … Read more
East Oakland man hit by stray gunfireContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man working on his van on an East Oakland street was wounded by gunfire from a nearby shooting Thursday afternoon, police said. The man’s condition was not immediately available. The man was working on a van in the 7600 block of …and more …read … Read more
Marc Jacobs and other top fashion brands are designing Hillary Clinton campaign shirtsQuartzFor months now Clinton has enjoyed public backing from a number of influential people in fashion, most notably Anna Wintour, the powerful editor of Vogue, who in the past marshaled support for Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns. Wintour has hosted …Hillary Clinton wins the … Read more
Yankees seem shaky handling first Aroldis Chapman grillingNew York PostAnd at a time when the Mets are in the midst of wresting New York from the Yankees and the guys in pinstripes cannot sell the familiar star power/glitz, the trio’s electric end game is what can distinguish this team. The final three innings could …and … Read more
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in double homicide at Downtown Cleveland apartmentcleveland.comTwo men were shot and killed Jan. 21 at The Archer apartments on West 9th Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District. Police said Thursday that they obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect whose name hasn’t been released. (Ryllie Danylko, cleveland.com). …read more From:: Cleveland … Read more
Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Miami mother in ‘Baby Lollipops’ child murderMiami HeraldAna Maria Cardona, the Miami mother twice sentenced to execution for the torture and beating death of her toddler son known as “Baby Lollipops,” is getting another trial. The state’s high court on Thursday again reversed her conviction and death …Supreme … Read more
Former Cleveland Indian Russell Branyan convicted of trespassing at ex-wife’s Tennessee homecleveland.comNASHVILLE, Tennessee – Former Cleveland Indians first baseman Russell Branyan was convicted of a misdemeanor trespassing charge in January, stemming from an October 2015 incident at his ex-wife’s home in Tennessee. Branyan was originally … …read more From:: Cleveland News From Google News
Downtown Jacksonville entertainment venues will be jammed Saturday, as will the trafficFlorida Times-UnionAnother load of dirt is dumped on EverBank Field Wednesday. The field is being readied with more than 300 loads of dirt for Saturday night’s Monster Jam. EverBank Field won’t be the only place feeling the roar and rumble of Monster Jam as … Read more
Matt Cain is the Giants‘ biggest mystery of 2016McCovey ChroniclesMatt Cain has the big locker at the end. According to Henry Schulman, Cain has the honor previously reserved for Tim Lincecum and Barry Bonds. If you want perspective about how long Cain has been with the Giants, note that Mike Matheny caught his major …and … Read more
Bombardier pursues United Airlines deal for C SeriesThe Globe and MailBombardier Inc. is in talks with more potential buyers including United Airlines Inc. after winning a lifeline $3.8-billion (U.S.) order for its struggling C Series jet from Air Canada, its sales chief said on Thursday. Visibly relieved after landing …Airbus, Boeing accused of ‘brainwashing’ airlinesArab … Read more
Karlie Kloss, Blake Lively and Jay Z at amfAR’s Fashion Week KickoffNew York TimesamfAR hosted its unofficial kickoff to New York Fashion Week on Wednesday night, drawing Hollywood luminaries and models including Karlie Kloss and Blake Lively. See the photos, above. Trending. Pope Francis Suggests Donald Trump Is ‘Not Christian’ … …read more From:: Fashion … Read more
Dead Rising: Endgame Movie Another Game-Based Flick – Video Dead Rising: Endgame Movie Another Game-Based Flick due out Summer 2016. Crackle and Legendary Digital Media announced that production is officially underway on ‘DEAD RISING: ENDGAME,’ the sequel to last year’s zombie film ‘DEAD RISING: WATCHTOWER.’ Based on the popular video game Dead Rising, DEAD RISING: … Read more
Anderson Cooper Did Ask Softball Questions #GOPTownHall – Video Anderson Cooper Did Ask Softball Questions #GOPTownHall But that was what that format was for. I liked the “get to know you” angle of the CNN GOP Town Hall. We need more of that in the campaign. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/bbkn5PbY2cE
Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party 2016: Will Donald Trump Come? – Video Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party 2016: Will Donald Trump Come? Donald Trump was invited to the 2016 Night Of 100 Stars Oscars Party. And now we have Donald Trump Watch to see if he does, indeed, come to the major event. … Read more
JJ Abrams’ TV show pilots, rankedUSA TODAYJ.J. Abrams may be one of the biggest names in Hollywood now thanks to a little sci-fi film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but that doesn’t mean he’s too big for the small screen. In fact, the sci-fi director may have done some of his best work … … Read more
7 arrested in SD home invasion robbery seriesThe San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego — Seven people, including a juvenile, suspected in a series of home-invasion robberies across northern San Diego were arrested Wednesday night, police said Thursday. Details of the arrests were to be released at a noon press conference at …7 arrested in North County … Read more
Dead Rising: Endgame Movie Another Game-Based Flick – Video Dead Rising: Endgame Movie Another Game-Based Flick due out Summer 2016. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/cyu4vgC07XA