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Duke, UNC women soccer teams hit the roadNews & ObserverAs the NCAA women’s tournament moves into its second and third rounds this weekend, No. 3 seeds UNC and Duke will head south and could end up playing some familiar opponents. Being seeded third guarantees a team only one home game, because … …read more From:: … Read more
NFL Draft Big Board: Spartans-Buckeyes a showcase of NFL talentCBSSports.comA pair of Big 12 showdowns are getting more attention, but the matchup NFL scouts are most anxious to see Saturday takes place in the Big Ten when Connor Cook and the Michigan State Spartans travel to Columbus to face Joey Bosa and the defending …Bosa: … Read more
College Football Is My Terrible BoyfriendDeadspinI don’t like college football. Liking is warm, but not scalding; it’s pleasant, something you can take or leave, not something holding you in thrall, not a force from deep in the unconscious and the gut. Love is closer, maybe, given that it’s chemical …and more …read more From:: College … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence Storms Out of Prank InterviewThe Gossip GirlsJennifer Lawrence turned the tables on a pair of Internet pranksters by storming out of an awkward interview. The Oscar-winning actress sat for a chat with Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, the stars of online sketch show Smosh, to promote her new film …and more …read more … Read more
Champions League featuring 16 teams, ex-NBA players set to debut in 2016: reportNew York Daily NewsA new league is set to debut next year where those who couldn’t cut it in the NBA can earn a living, and former NBA players can prolong their careers. The Champions League, a non-NBA affiliated venture, will have 16 … Read more
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Casting Call: Olivia CulpoSports IllustratedSI Swimsuit 2016 castings are under way, and as we search for the world’s most beautiful women, we invite you to follow along on our journey through the infamous Swim Daily casting call posts. That means when we meet SI Swimsuit hopefuls, so will you! …read more … Read more
These Ant-Man Deleted Scenes Feature a Huge Marvel Teaserio9The Ant-Man Blu-ray hits on December 8 and, as usual with Marvel movies, is filled with lots of fun extras. A few of those have made it online including multiple deleted scenes, each of which is pretty entertaining and interesting—and one of which is …‘Captain America Civil … Read more
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players that could help your lineup for Nov. 18Sports IllustratedIt’s a busy Wednesday, as usual, with 10 games on the slate. One of those, New Orleans at Oklahoma City, would typically have the entire attention of the basketball world. That game is without some of its luster, however, given the … Read more
Full List of Chargers 2015 TransactionsChargers.comNovember 11 – The San Diego Chargers re-signed G Craig Watts to the active roster on Wednesday after waiving him on Tuesday. The Bolts promoted him on Monday as insurance for the Bears game after placing C Chris Watt on IR. The 6-4, 320-pound … …read more From:: San Diego … Read more
Bears Play Final Two Home Matches Of 2015Cal AthleticsThe Cal volleyball team plays its final two home matches of the 2015 season this week, wrapping up on Saturday with Senior Day. Before the Bears‘ match against Colorado, Cal will honor seniors Lillian Schonewise, Lara Vukasovic, Nikki Gombar and Mary …and more …read more From:: California … Read more
Cowboys’ Dez Bryant working way back from foot, ankle, knee injuriesDallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) dives for the ball but misses as he is defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Byron Maxwell (31) during the second half of play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Philadelphia …Searching For … Read more
Preventing mass shootings in Oregon schoolsStatesman JournalAs Oregon and the nation debate the best way to respond to mass shootings in schools and other places, most of the disagreement stems from disputes between those who focus on gun restrictions and those who see those restrictions as an infringement on … …read more From:: Mass Shootings … Read more
Precious resource wasted: Vacant Hong Kong schools a ‘breach of duty’ by …South China Morning Post (subscription)Land-strapped Hong Kong is sitting on hectares of unused land in the shape of more than 100 empty and abandoned schools scattered across the territory. The potentially precious yet idle land bank – revealed in a damning report released … Read more
This Year’s Godzilla El Niño Could Be the Worst Ever RecordedGizmodoWe already knew the Godzilla Cthulhu Sauron El Niño of 2015 was gonna be bad. But exactly how bad are we talking? According to the World Meteorological Organization, this year’s El Niño is among the three strongest in the past 70 years, and it may … Read more
Budgets grow, tempers shrink as Beverly Hills Metro fight continuesJewish JournalHalf a decade and $10 million into a turf war with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), nerves are beginning to fray in Beverly Hills. Outside its borders, the fight has cemented the city’s reputation as a player with too much …and more … Read more
The PopCrush Fan Choice Awards: Best ActressPopCrushStill, she had a whole lot of competition — so which of the aforementioned stars will be named Best Actress as part of the PopCrush Fan Choice Awards? Look back at some of the best performances delivered by 2015’s most buzzworthy actresses below, and …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Wind Advisory in Cleveland (photos)cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory through 7p.m. this evening with wind gusts from 45 to 55 miles per hour. Strong winds, the most powerful expected along the Lake Erie lakeshore east of Cuyahoga county, …and more …read more From:: Cleveland News From Google News
Police release images of men sought in Vegas Strip shootingKLAS-TVA police statement says the man who was shot in the leg recovered after the 4 a.m. Sept. 27 fight and shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Police say several shots were fired from a white Chevrolet Avalanche SUV with the three alleged assailants in it … Read more
What’s different about the latest wave of college activismLos Angeles Times“What is unique about these issues is how social media has changed the way protests take place on college campuses,” said Tyrone Howard, associate dean of equity, diversity and inclusion at UCLA. “A protest goes viral in no time flat. With Instagram …and more …read … Read more
‘Zoolander 2’ Trailer Kills Justin Bieber, Highlights Its Social Media AdvantageForbesI had two posts ready to go today for the release of trailers for The Huntsman Winter’s War and Now You See Me 2 (which I’m guessing will drop today or tomorrow), but this one caught me by surprise. Paramount/Viacom VIAB +1.96% Inc. dropped it … Read more
Knee-Jerk Reactions to the Start of the 2015-16 NCAA Basketball SeasonBleacher ReportThe 2015-16 college basketball season is just five days old, but that’s already more than enough new data to toss aside months of preseason research in favor of some knee-jerk reactions. We’re all guilty of it. There’s no earthly way you managed to … … Read more
Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’s Miles Brock Plays Never Have I Ever: WatchUs WeeklyLove & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Miles Brock opened up to Us Weekly during a game of Never Have I Ever. The 27-year-old rapper, who also goes by the name Siir Brock, discussed his past relationships with ex-boyfriend Milan Christopher and ex-girlfriend … Read more
Global and LocalChicagoNow (blog)Headlines are full of the names of the dead–Paris, Beirut, Yemen, South Lawndale–around the world and across the street. Like weather, news is global and local. Meanwhile, the strongest El Niño in over 20 years is affecting the weather. Another major … …read more From:: Chicago Weather News By Google News
Euclid police identify 14-year-old Cleveland boy as bank robbery suspectcleveland.comrobb.jpg Euclid police say a 14-year-old boy carried out a bank robbery on Oct. 30.Cleveland FBI. EUCLID, Ohio – A 14-year-old Cleveland boy is facing juvenile charges in a robbery last month at a Euclid bank. Euclid police and the U.S. Marshals …Police: Cleveland boy, 14, … Read more
$250M Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning project could start construction in 2016Pacific Business News (Honolulu)The $250 million Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning project, which has been in the works for several years, could start construction by the middle of next year and be completed in early to mid-2018, one of the project’s executives said this week. The … Read more
Fifa candidate Prince Ali would stick with Russia and Qatar for World CupsThe GuardianThe Jordanian Fifa presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has said he will not reopen the bidding processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if he wins control of world football. The controversial tournaments have been under constant scrutiny …Prince Ali … Read more
South Florida charities gear up for Thursday’s Give Miami Day 2015Miami HeraldThe war room will be set up at Marlins Park. Volunteers for The Miami Foundation will set up a line of phones and laptops, and on Thursday, Nov. 19, they’ll staff their posts for 24 hours, fielding calls for Give Miami Day 2015. Volunteers … Read more
Fayetteville gets yes from BoE on expanding tax districtThe Citizen.comHighway 54. Describing the proposed additions to the TAD map, Wismer said it would be a re-set of the TAD district and would include a small area along Church Street due to the street’s planned extension as part of the upcoming Hood Avenue/Ga. Highway … …read … Read more
Syndicated TV ratings: ‘Judge Judy’ leads households, ‘Big Bang Theory’ tops …TVbytheNumbers“Judge Judy” was the top syndicated show in households for the week of Nov. 2-8, scoring a 7.8 rating. It beat out “Wheel of Fortune” (7.2) and “Jeopardy” (6.6) for the top spot. “The Big Bang Theory” led the key syndication demo of women … Read more
450 Illegal Pork Tamales Seized at Los Angeles AirportABC NewsThis 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 … Read more
Ant-Man economic impact: 3700 jobs, 22000 hotel rooms rentedThe Citizen.comPinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville is one of a number of film studios making an impact in communities around Georgia. The studio’s first production, Marvel Studios “Ant-Man,” spent $106 million on the production, provided employment for more than … …read more From:: Pinewood Studios Atlanta Related … Read more
2015 NFL Draft Grades After Week 10With The First PickWe have just completed Week 10 of the 2015 NFL football season with all 32 teams having played at least nine games. This is a good time to evaluate how well each NFL team has drafted in the first round this year. These rookies are now … Read more
Alice Ryan on Her Move To LA and HL GroupDaily Front Row (blog)“The desire for more and more events in L.A. has become a significant element of my business,” Ryan told us this week. “Given that up until now I’ve only had Lauren Hanna working with me, this new venture with HL Group allows me … Read more
You Must Blend These 5 Ingredients Perfectly for Startup SuccessEntrepreneurStepping into an entrepreneurial position is stressful in a number of ways, but most of the little stresses route back to the biggest one—the worry of whether or not your startup will succeed. The threat of failure is what drives entrepreneurs to work … …read more … Read more
Word On The Street: Does Justin Bieber Have A Place In Hip–Hop?HotNewHipHopYou’re probably seeing the Biebz on the site more and more these days, as he attempts to crossover into the hip–hop realm, and leave his youthful, pop-driven days behind him. Well, he’s not leaving pop behind entirely, he’ll definitely always have the …and more … Read more