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OpGen Providing Testing, Analysis for MDRO Tracking Initiative in Washington DCGenomeWebNEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – OpGen has been contracted to perform laboratory services as part of a Washington, DC citywide evaluation to gauge the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in healthcare facilities. The evaluation is …and more …read more From:: Washington DC News From Google News
Chicago expects $21 million tax windfall from Skyway saleChicago Sun-TimesThe letter also establishes several other issues that must be resolved before City Council approval of the sale: lead-based paint on the Skyway and the 10-year capital plan to improve “deteriorating elements” of the 7.8-mile Skyway connecting Chicago …City Council approves Emanuel ordinance to check privatization … Read more
Skittles had so much fun at 2015 Super Bowl, it’s headed back to the big game …Chicago Business JournalSkittles teased its way to fame and glory in the 2015 Super Bowl, where the popular hard candy endlessly partied, promoted and then finally debuted its first-ever Super Bowl TV spot — a pumped-up mini-saga from ad … Read more
Houston Rockets fire coach Kevin McHale following 4-7 startKTRK-TVMcHale was in his fifth season with Houston and is coming off an 82-56 season where the Rockets reached the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1997. The 57-year-old Hall of Fame player went 193-130 with the Rockets and was in the first …Houston Rockets … Read more
450 illegal pork tamales seized at Los Angeles airportCNYcentral.comThis undated photo released by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows seized 450 prohibited pork meat tamales discovered inside the luggage of a passenger arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Mexico, on Nov. 2, 2015 …and more …read more From:: Los Angeles … Read more
Sunset Boulevard Shut Down For Suspicious Package InvestigationCBS LocalA suspicious package was reported at 7:50 a.m. in a parking lot in the 8000 block of West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles police officials said. There were no threats reported in connection with the item. At about 11:43 a.m., Los Angeles police said no …and more …read … Read more
Samuel Chenery Damon: From Holden to HonoluluThe LandmarkThe Seamen’s Bethel Church in Honolulu, 1842, the year after Reverend Damon arrived as minister. Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Mission Children’s Society Note: The Damon Memorial that houses the Gale Free Library is named after the Damon family— … …read more From:: Honolulu News By Google News
The ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills‘ Cast Ranked By Their Outrageous Net WorthsBustleLet’s keep it real, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars are in a league of their own if you’re talking money. Yes, all of the cities in the Real Housewives franchise feature wealthy women with lavish lifestyles, but about Beverly Hills really … Read more
Review: Super Star WarsDestructoidI’m really surprised that Super Star Wars is getting a re-release in 2015. No, not because “it’s old,” but rather the fact that it’s an exceedingly unforgiving retro game, which doesn’t really gel with the hand-holding landscape of modern gaming. While …and more …read more From:: Star Wars News By Google News
Entertainment Podcast: What’s Wrong with W/ Bob & David?WIREDAround here we’re all pop culture junkies, sure. But first and foremost we’re journalists. Or at least that’s what it says on the WIRED masthead. So when a movie comes out like Spotlight, which digs deep on the Boston Globe investigation into sex abuse … …read more … Read more
Dow up 200 points after Fed minutesCNBCU.S. equities traded higher on Wednesday as investors digested the release of the Federal Reserve’s October meeting minutes. The minutes showed that the central bank’s most important members believe a rates hike next month would be appropriate.What A Fed Rate Hike Means For Your MoneyETF Daily News A Cautious … Read more
Bloody Elbow Mailbag: Rousey at a new camp, Fedor’s rep, gaming, and IPAsBloody ElbowTim: I don’t play video games any more so I have no idea. Karim: I’ve never been into video games. I was the nerd who read books growing up. That captivated me and captured my imagination more than any game ever did. … Read more
A look inside Atlanta’s bid for college football title gameMyAJCThe bid confirms the Atlanta host committee’s budget for the game will be $12.5 million, as previously reported by the AJC. The money will come from a portion of Atlanta’s hotel-motel tax designated for bringing major conventions and sporting events to …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Jonathan Morgan resigns as head coach of Maryland women’s soccerTestudo TimesMorgan took over for Brian Pensky, Maryland women’s soccer’s all-time winningest coach, in February of 2012. It took Pensky five years to get Maryland to a .500 record in either the regular season or conference play. Morgan will not get the opportunity … …read more … Read more
Los Angeles Kings suspend goalie Patrik Bartosak after arrest in ManchesterWMUR ManchesterFurnished by Manchester Police Department. The Los Angeles Kings suspended goaltending prospect Patrik Bartosak after domestic-related charges were filed, the team announced Wednesday. Manchester Monarchs goalie accused of strangling girlfriend.and more …read more From:: Los Angeles Sports News By Google News
Rookie alderman wants video gaming; mayor gives thumbs-downChicago Sun-TimesOne month after voting to raise property taxes by a record $588 million, a rookie alderman on Wednesday forged ahead with a plan to minimize pain for Chicago homeowners — by authorizing video gaming–only to be shot down by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.and more …read more From:: Gaming … Read more
Classic Dad Move! Irish Man Accidentally Films Entire Las Vegas Trip with …People MagazineGave my Dad my GoPro while he was in Las Vegas, I did not, however, instruct him on how to use it,” Evan Griffin, Joseph’s son wrote in the description for his dad’s video on YouTube. Classic Dad Move! Irish Man Accidentally … Read more
Google Ads Executive Mohan Hops Over to YouTube (Where He Kind of Was Already)Re/codeNeal Mohan, a Google SVP for its display and video advertising business, is now SVP for Google’s other video business, YouTube. He will be head of product, a newly created position that signals the video behemoth is angling to ward off rivals, … Read more
This Is What the Ladies on THR’s Actress Roundtable Wore on Their CoverHollywood ReporterRoom actress Larson popped off the page in a striking Altuzarra ensemble (trousers, $1295; blouse, $895), as did Suffragette star Mulligan in mustard yellow Roksanda culottes ($1025) and a black silk Valentino shirt ($2495) with contrasting white piping. …read more From:: Actress … Read more
Adele: “Surgery and Pregnancy Changed My Voice”The Gossip GirlsBritish pop star Adele is convinced her voice is completely different to when she started her career as her vocals changed after her throat surgery and during her pregnancy. The Rolling In The Deep singer had to cancel a number of concerts and take a …and more … Read more
‘Star Wars‘ toys: Here’s where to find the best Black Friday dealsPalm Beach PostThere’s no doubt about it: With the release of the latest in the “Star Wars” series slated for this holiday season, fans of the film franchise are clamoring for merchandise. “Star Wars” toys have even made appearances on several top toys lists … Read more
The Dow Jones Index is not going to crashGold SeekWe have published several articles over the past few months refuting proclamations from experts calling for a crash, two of which are Market sell off time to panic? And The Dow index is getting ready to soar. Instead, we viewed each so-called crash … …read more … Read more
Weather Watch: Snow Likely As The Weekend BeginsCBS LocalTemperatures on Wednesday will start a gradual drop and by Friday night, accumulating snow is possible. The forecast totals are not yet clear, but some models are looking at about an inch or two on the ground. Overnight on Friday, temperatures will dip …and more …read more … Read more
Best Week 12 college football betsESPNAfter an impressive 2014 season, “Stanford Steve” Coughlin, of SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, and Chris Fallica, of ESPN Stats & Information and College GameDay, are back. Every Wednesday during the college football season, they’ll give their best … …read more From:: College Football News By Google News
Biden in Houston to tout infrastructure spendingChron.comVice President Joe Biden called for increased national investment in infrastructure Wednesday, pointing to Houston as a model for how to use federal grant dollars to boost urban connectivity. Joined in Houston by Mayor Annise Parker, Biden touted the U …and more …read more From:: Houston News From Google … Read more
Mastermind behind Paris attacks is deadNew York Post“I said that there was no mattress, they told me, ‘It’s not a problem,’ they just wanted water and to pray,” the man said, the New York Times reported. Djamila Khaldi, 54, a cashier who lives near a Gothic basilica nearby, was preparing to take her …France Unsure … Read more
Latin Grammys 2015 News Update: Official Sponsors UnveiledLatin PostThe Latin Grammys are two days away and the Latin Recording Academy has announced its sponsors. The awards ceremony is celebrating its 16th year with such major players as Verizon, Nissan and McDonald’s backing it. Other major sponsors include … …read more From:: Grammy Awards News By … Read more
Russia to ban food imports from Ukraine; Kiev expects embargo will cost …Washington TimesUkrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Russia’s decision will cost Kiev roughly $600 million during 2016 and would amount to much more had Ukraine not drastically reduced its dependence on Russian products by nearly two-thirds, local media …Europe On Course to Renew … Read more
Sack pushes Eddie Yarbrough into lead on tackles for loss chartGillette News RecordAfter that, he plans to work out in a warmer area — “either San Diego , Arizona, Florida or Texas,” he said — to prepare for the NFL Combine. He hopes he’ll receive an invitation to one of the senior bowl games. But … Read more
Caesars Entertainment Earns Perfect Score in Corporate Equality Index for …CNNMoneyLAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Caesars Entertainment, the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment provider, announced today that it has received a score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the ninth year in a row.and more …read more From:: Entertainment … Read more
Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Dallas this afternoonWFAADALLAS – Vice President Joe Biden joins Mayor Mike Rawlings this afternoon to discuss how federal grants have helped kick-start infrastructure in the city. Biden speaks at 2:45 p.m. at the Southside on Lamar building which is across the street from …and more …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
FIFA candidate Sexwale wants shirt sponsors for national teamsReutersRepeating his call for a strong commitment to development programs to help the game outside its profitable center in Europe, Sexwale promised an “open door policy” to national associations and to “allow stakeholders easier access” to the FIFA president.Tokyo Sexwale’s FIFA manifestoKickOff.com all 11 news articles …read … Read more
Fed Minutes Signal Readiness for December Rate IncreaseNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve, setting aside its habitual reticence, is issuing increasingly explicit warnings that it is likely to start raising its benchmark interest rate in December. Most Fed officials think the economy will be ready for higher …A Cautious Approach to Monetary Policy Normalization … Read more
Oakland Raiders vs. Detroit Lions Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL PickBleacher ReportAfter pulling off an upset as a double-digit underdog last week on the road against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions will try to avoid the almost-inevitable letdown when they host the Oakland Raiders Sunday at Ford Field. This game opened as a …Detroit … Read more
Chicago Toy & Game Fair plugs in to technologyChicago Tribune21-22 public toy fair run by the Chicago Toy & Game Group, drawing about 30,000 attendees, caps a week of activities for toy and game inventors and companies from around the world, including a two-day inventors conference that starts Thursday and an … …read more From:: … Read more