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Buffalo Wild Wings looks to spread out in Chicago areaChicago Sun-Times – Breaking News (blog)Buffalo Wings & Rings is looking to add restaurants in the Chicago area as part of a national expansion. The Cincinnati-based chain wants to build from its base of three restaurants, one each in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, west suburban …and more … Read more
Golden State Warriors blow out Denver Nuggets with 43 point winFOXSports.comKlay Thompson scored 22 points, Stephen Curry had 20 points and eight assists, and the Golden State Warriors matched a franchise record with their 16th consecutive home win in impressive fashion, whipping the Denver Nuggets 122-79 on Monday.Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets 1/17/15: Video … Read more
Steps Toward Peace: Oakland’s tradition of fighting youth violenceContra Costa TimesTeens on Target. East Oakland Youth Development Center. Youth Alive. Urban Peace Movement. Silence the Violence. East Bay Asian Youth Center. Youth Uprising. Khadafy Foundation. United Roots. The Mentoring Center. That’s just a sampling of the …and more …read more From:: East Oakland News By … Read more
Troy Ave Details Coogi PartnershipHipHopDXThe Brooklyn streets he grew up on were practically blanketed with the colorful luxury Australian retailer’s sweaters in the 90’s. One rapper notoriously started the trend. “Biggie put the brand on national mainstream and all the older heads in the … …read more From:: Hip Hop News From Google News
Denver 4/20 festival, likely to return, will miss April 20 pot holidayThe Denver PostThe city cited a moratorium this year on new events in Denver’s big parks, including Civic Center, because the policy also bars recurring events from expanding their footprints or adding days. The Denver Post reported on the 2015 public event limits …and … Read more
2015 NFL Draft: 74 underclassmen headed to the NFLCBSSports.comThe NFL announced the names of 74 underclassmen who have been granted special eligibility for the 2015 NFL Draft, along with 10 additional players who have graduated and are also eligible. The 2015 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 30-May 2 in Chicago, …List of underclassmen granted … Read more
What “Mystery Goo” Is Killing Birds Off San Francisco’s Coast?io9Over 150 seabirds have been injured by a “mystery substance” and 20 have died so far, according to the San Francisco Bay Area’s International Bird Rescue center, which is currently working to clean and save as many as possible. SFGate reports that even …Mysterious goo killing … Read more
Of SUPER BOWLS & SUPERHEROES: Marvel & ESPN Team on DocumentaryNewsaramaNow, he’s taking the short journey form sports to comics in 1 of 1: Genesis, a joint production of Marvel Comics and ESPN. Drath talks to top-flight athletes such as Dwight Howard, Russell Wilson, Cal Ripken, Albert Pujols, Carmelo Anthony, and Alex … …read more … Read more
Touring Flannery thankful for experience with GiantsMLB.comSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Flannery wants to give fans more than a great show when he performs at four Northern California venues later this week. He wants to give them his gratitude. Flannery yielded his responsibilities as third-base coach for the Giants …and more …read more From:: SF Giants … Read more
TV bosses claim to ‘love,’ ‘love,’ ‘love’ these showsEntertainment WeeklyBeing a TV executive means having a giant heart. For the past two weeks at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in Pasadena, top broadcast leaders repeatedly told reporters how much they “loved” certain shows. There was so much l-word … …read more From:: TV … Read more
Woman charged with pickpocketing restaurant patronsChicago Sun-Times – Breaking News (blog)(SKOKIE) A Chicago woman suspected of pickpocketing purses and wallets from restaurant patrons in several suburbs has been charged with a Class X felony. Stacy Blackwell, 28, is accused of stealing from purses hanging off the backs of chairs in area …and more …read more … Read more
Honoring Dr. King in Washington DCWWMT-TV(NEWSCHANNEL 3) – The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored across America on Monday. In Washington DC, days of commemorative events included an elementary school project inspiring what could be the next generation of civil …and more …read more From:: Washington DC News From … Read more
Anne Kirkbride dead: Actress who played Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street …The IndependentExecutive producer Kieran Roberts led tributes for the actress. “There are no words to describe the sense of grief we feel at Anne’s passing,” he said. “We know only too acutely how much Anne meant to the millions of people who watched her … Read more
Group of dirt bike, ATV riders whiz through Miami streetsMiamiHerald.com (blog)“They basically have no respect for other motorists,” said Joe Sanchez, spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol. “But welcome to Miami.” Miami Police Spokeswoman Frederica Burden said “all of a sudden they appeared.” “We have no idea who they are, …ATV riders, dirt bikers flood … Read more
Taiwanese Man Died From Gaming After Three Day Gaming BingeThe InquisitrWu stated that upon police and paramedic arrival, the gamers in the café remained on their computers, playing their games as if nothing had happened; unbothered at the fact that a man had died from gaming. Only when the police cordoned off the tables …Man … Read more
Celtics’ rally comes up short in Los AngelesBoston GlobeLOS ANGELES — After trailing by 23 points in the third quarter, the Celtics staged a late rally Monday but came up short, falling to the Clippers, 102-93, at Staples Center. The Celtics were buoyed by a strong effort from their bench, which outscored …Clippers beat Celtics … Read more
The Librarians: Cancel or Keep the TNT TV Series?TV Series FinaleThe Librarians TV show on TNT: canceled or renewed for season 2? TNT has been cleaning house in recent months — cancelling shows like Perception, Dallas, and Franklin & Bash. Will new series The Librarians be cancelled as well or, will it be renewed …The … Read more
Two Houston schools will be part of inaugural paradeChron.comAUSTIN – Bands from the four regions of Texas, cheer squads and uniformed units ranging from a Buffalo Soldiers’ reenactment troop to Gov.-elect Greg Abbott’s one-time Boy Scout troop will lead the festive Texas Inaugural Parade down Austin’s historic … …read more From:: Houston News From Google … Read more
Pre-dawn ‘Wake Up’ protest outside Oakland Mayor Schaaf’s houseSFGateCelebrating the maker’s hand in FOG Design+Art exhibition. visit|article-6021335|Columns-nav-hcat|4 · Find&Savevisit|Find&Save|navigation-www|4. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Protesters-outside-Oakland-mayor-s-house-6024982.php …LIVE STREAM: Oakland Protesters Gather to #WakeUpTheMayor at Libby …KRON 4Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s home scene of protestSan Jose Mercury NewsProtesters invoke MLK in early-morning rally at Oakland mayor’s homeLos Angeles TimesWashington Post –SF Weekly … Read more
2015 NFL Mock Draft: Senior Bowl Week ProjectionsBleacher ReportOf all the events that encompass the NFL offseason, few are rivaled by the NFL Draft. And of all the activities linked to the draft that pundits and fans point to for reference, the Reese’s Senior Bowl is the preeminent All-Star game. The Senior Bowl …2015 NFL … Read more
Oakland Raiders DC Search: Latest Rumors and Speculation on Vacant PositionBleacher ReportIt seems the Oakland Raiders are rebuilding every few years. The 2015 NFL season will be no exception, as new head coach Jack Del Rio will be tasked with turning the organization around. One of the most important hires in that process will be … Read more
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Meeting That Changed College FootballBleacher ReportAnd so, with the college football world immersed in speculation, the College Football Playoff selection committee—a handpicked group of 12 granted incredible power—watched, talked and decided. “It certainly wasn’t like being at Buffalo Wild Wings,” …Top contenders for the 2016 College Football PlayoffsFanSidedCollege Football Playoff: … Read more
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TV Ratings: Seahawks’ Overtime NFC Championship Win Nabs 50 Million ViewersHollywood ReporterThe NFC Championship Game, airing in the early window on Fox, was off just a million from last year’s game on CBS with an average 49.8 million viewers. That marks the second-most-watched telecast across TV since the Super Bowl. Though down a shade …NFL … Read more
London Kowtow on Hong KongWall Street JournalGreat Britain is shirking its historic duty to speak up for the freedom of Hong Kong. Foreign Office chief Hugo Swire claimed last week that the former colony is “on a journey to greater democracy and accountability.” It would be interesting to know …Hong Kong Creates Cadets Modeled After … Read more
One Reason Why George Lucas Isn’t Making Star Wars MoviesCinema BlendWhen George Lucas sold his company along with the rights to the Star Wars franchise to Disney back in 2012, it certainly felt as if history had turned a page on the visionary who had given popular culture so much. However, the exact reasons he … Read more
Kalou: I loved the atmosphere as a fanFIFA.com (registration)At the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Côte d’Ivoire had Drogba, Cameroon had Eto’o, Argentina had Messi, Brazil had Neymar and Portugal had Ronaldo – but Germany won with more of a team approach. Does that prove that success comes from collective …and more …read more From:: … Read more
What TV Shows Are Coming Back For Fall 2015POPSUGARWhile it’s January now and only the midpoint of the season for most TV shows, the networks have already begun announcing renewals for next season. We have a long way to go to find out the fate of some TV shows, but for now, here are the … Read more
Cleveland’s Wizard comic con about a month awaycleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – It’s a little more than four weeks away, but Wizard World Cleveland Comic Con is gearing up for the biggest comic convention to hit the city since the 1988 “Neverending Battle” celebration of the the 50th anniversary of Superman …5 Walking Dead Stars At Portland … Read more
Why the SF Giants have been so quiet this offseasonSFGatePhoto: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, top center, waves as he carries the 2014 World Series trophy during the victory parade for baseball’s 2014 World Series champions, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in San …and more …read more From:: SF … Read more
D-League considering Showcase in VegasNBA.com (blog)The gathering of every team for several days of games as the premier regular-season event for the D-League has been in Columbus, Ga., Fayetteville, N.C., Sioux Falls, S.D., Boise, Orem, Utah, Boise again, South Padre Island, Tex., Reno two years in a … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By … Read more
NFL playoffs boost local sports barsSt. Cloud TimesSARTELL – Sunday was an important day for Scott Widor. As the owner of Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill, the NFL conference championship games provided some strong business. But his Green Bay jersey and fuzzy green and gold hat indicated he had … …read more From:: NFL … Read more
Newscorp Settles With San Diego Comic Con During Salt Lake Comic Con …Bleeding Cool Newswebcontent As Reed Pop acquires ECCC to sit alongside C2E2 and NYCC, and Wizard World brings in Pittsburgh Comicon (does any of that money go to convicted murderer, founder and owner, Michael George?) comic convention moves are making the … …read … Read more
An Opera With Sexting? In ¡Figaro! (90210), Mozart Goes to Beverly HillsLA WeeklyImbued with numerous memorable melodies and presciently inventive arrangements, the music to Mozart’s 1786 opera The Marriage of Figaro remains timelessly delightful, even if Lorenzo Da Ponte’s once-provocative comic libretto about an amorous … …read more From:: Beverly Hills News By Google News
Ramen Champ Rolls with the PunchesLA Magazine (blog)It’s 7 p.m. and there are close to 20 people hovering outside Ramen Champ, a new restaurant that seats just 22. It’s the last day of Ramen Champ’s soft-opening weekend, and Downtown scenesters and a film crew who wants to shoot the kitchen are mingling … …read more … Read more