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Top 25: What corporate America is reading, May 2014Lexington Herald Leader21. “Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge” by Becky Blalock; Jossey-Bass, 240 pages ($27.99). 22. “Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game” by Michael Arkush and Leigh Steinberg; Thomas … …read more Source: Leigh Steinberg News … Read more
Wall Street Journal (blog)Partial cloud cover over Greater New York means the coming weekend won’t be a ideal for hitting the beach, but the weather will be warm and dry. An area of Canadian high pressure builds in from the north on Friday, pushing the frontal boundary further …Ring In the Summer at the Coney … Read more
Trice: Chicago’s blight extends far beyond the Trump signChicago TribuneWhat they do care about is the fact that although property values and the wealth derived from them have rebounded in some Chicago neighborhoods since the Great Recession, there are precious few windows of opportunity in troubled ones. They all seem to … …read more Source: … Read more
CBS NewsSo the FDA is proposing new social media guidelines to help companies communicate with consumers across platforms with strict space limitations like Twitter, and in paid search results on Google and Yahoo. Some of the guidelines include posting the …FDA Issues Draft Social Media Guidance for Drug, Device MakersCalifornia HealthlineUS FDA proposes social media … Read more
Coke, Delta, Georgia-Pacific and others fund Atlanta school chief’s paycheck …Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Incoming Atlanta school superintendent Meria Carstarphen talks with members of the audience after a speech at the Atlanta Press Club on Tuesday. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM …Business community steps up to support the Atlanta Public SchoolsSaportaReport (blog) all 5 news articles …read more … Read more
The Olympian“The stewards did a good job despite the incident.” Associated Press writers Joshua Goodman, Jorge Sainz and Pablo Giusanni in Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, Brazil contributed to this report. Copyright 2014 The_Associated_Press. All rights reserved. and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News
San Francisco Chronicle“It’s really holding back the industry because it is preventing us from targeting our potential customers,” said Isaac Dietrich, the CEO of MassRoots, a year-old mobile social network positioning itself as the Instagram of weed. Dietrich hopes to take … and more …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By Google
Golden Bears Announce 2014 Cross Country ScheduleCal AthleticsBERKELEY – The California men’s and women’s cross country teams have announced their 2014 schedule, featuring six meets in the Bay Area this fall. The Golden Bears will compete in a total of nine meets leading up to the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s and … …read more … Read more
ESPNHOUSTON — Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is working his through way through rehab after having sports hernia surgery a week ago. As for a timetable on a return, Clowney wouldn’t say. “The pain, the injury’s getting better every day, day by …O’Brien certain draftees will help Texans improveHouston Chronicle all 26 news articles …read … Read more
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London’s Soho Trades Sins of Flesh for Wicked Steak RestaurantsBloombergArbutus: This is one of the most influential London restaurants of the past decade. Will Smith and chef Anthony Demetre opened Arbutus in 2007 with the goal of serving fine food at everyday prices. A Michelin star followed, as did imitators. Seven … and more …read … Read more
Column: My Evergreen column about the latest mass shootingFarmington Daily TimesMy condolences go out to the families of the victims at fill-in-the-blank. I know the gun-manufacturing industrial complex has dubbed the wake of a tragedy as an inappropriate time to talk about their product. So lets just eulogize the lives of the … …read more … Read more
Top 25: What corporate America is reading, May 2014TheNewsTribune.com21. “Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge” by Becky Blalock; Jossey-Bass, 240 pages ($27.99). 22. “Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game” by Michael Arkush and Leigh Steinberg; Thomas … and more …read more Source: Leigh Steinberg News … Read more
Top 25: What corporate America is reading, May 2014Belleville News Democrat21. “Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge” by Becky Blalock; Jossey-Bass, 240 pages ($27.99). 22. “Agent: My 40-Year Career Making Deals and Changing the Game” by Michael Arkush and Leigh Steinberg; Thomas … and more …read more Source: Leigh … Read more
Top 10 NFL Inside Linebackers In the LeagueNFL Mocks#9 – Jerrell Freeman – Indianapolis Colts. So many NFL fans don’t know about Jerrell Freeman and that is a shame. It didn’t take him long at … Despite missing two games last year he still notched 120 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions and he … … Read more
New York sued over transgender Medicaid coverageKWQC 6NEW YORK (AP) – A lawsuit filed Thursday against New York state seeks Medicaid coverage for transgender people seeking what they consider to be life-saving health treatments, including gender change procedures. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in … …read more Source: New York Weather News From Google
Washington PostJamila Lee, a D.C. high school graduate who went to college with help from the city’s C.A.P. program, is now working as a sales coordinator at the Westin Georgetown hotel. (Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post). Obama encouraged the graduates to “never …Michelle Obama tells graduates to invest in themselvesMcClatchy Washington BureauDon’t Shy Away From Struggle, … Read more
BRAZIL BEAT: Dutch TV host resigns role over tweetThe StateRIO DE JANEIRO — A Dutch television host and actress has quit as an ambassador for her country’s national committee of the United Nations children’s fund, UNICEF, after tweeting a photo that had been manipulated to appear to show two Colombian … …read more Source: Rio … Read more
2014 Women’s Soccer ScheduleUniversity of Southern California Official Athletic Site (blog)The 2014 women’s soccer schedule has been released, and the Women of Troy face a tough, but promising schedule in new head coach Keidane McAlpine’s inaugural season. Fans will get to see the new head coach and team in action often as the Trojans … … Read more
Seneca Gaming agrees to spend $3 million promoting Buffalo attractionsBuffalo NewsSeneca Gaming Corp. on Thursday announced a plan to spend $3 million over a year marketing Buffalo’s attractions. The agreement with Visit Buffalo Niagara aims to fulfill the terms of a 2006 agreement between the City of Buffalo and the casino corporation. and more …read … Read more
BBC NewsHarrison Ford’s left leg was broken in the injury he suffered while shooting the new Star Wars film, the US actor’s publicist has confirmed. It was previously believed the 71-year-old had broken an ankle in an incident involving a door at Pinewood Studios on 12 …Harrison Ford has successful surgery for broken leg: repNew … Read more
After Taking Down Scott Walker Prosecutors Are Closing In On Chris ChristiePoliticusUSAFirst, prosecutors in Wisconsin accused Republican Governor Scott Walker of running a criminal enterprise, while in New Jersey federal prosecutors are closing in on Republican Governor Chris Christie. According to Esquire: Whatever Christie says or … …read more Source: Chris Christie News From Google
USA TODAYDov Charney’s electric personality fueled his clothing company’s controversial edge. The former CEO of American Apparel has made headlines both for his championing of U.S. manufacturing and support of immigrant workers. He’s also gained notoriety for …American Apparel CEO’s playboy lifestyle overshadowed successesLos Angeles TimesWhat Pushed American Apparel to Oust CEO Charney?BloombergAmerican Apparel chairman: … Read more
Fashion designer and artist team up for unique shirtsWANEFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Most people probably don’t think of Fort Wayne when they think of fashion, but one designer is working on changing that. Anton Babich started Anton Alexander four and a half years ago. He worked in the corporate world and … …read more … Read more
USA TODAYDazzling guests with look-and-sound-alike star performances for over three decades, Legends in Concert is the longest-running tribute show in Las Vegas. The show has gained fame worldwide, revisiting the heydays and hits of superstars at the Flamingo.Talk about epic summer jobs: Woman’s gig led to romance with ElvisToday.com all 7 news articles …read more … Read more
Miley Cyrus Defends Justin Bieber: Give Him Time To ‘Grow Up’Hollywood LifeMiley Cyrus, 21, has stuck up for Justin Bieber, 20, in the past — but that was before his DUI and his racist remarks. However, Miley still stood by Justin and defended him on the Today Show in Australia saying that everyone should be … Read more
DigiTour brings YouTube sensations to SeattleThe Seattle TimesThey’re not a boy band, though — they’re YouTube vloggers (video bloggers) who’ve built a vast, young, mostly female fan base by posting videos about themselves online. They’re appearing here as part of DigiTour, a kind of digital vaudeville tour of … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed … Read more
NPRA short time ago, in a city not far away, Star Wars creator George Lucas decided to build a museum to house his movie memorabilia and his art collection. There’s just one looming question: Where should it go? Lucas says he’ll spend $300 million of his … and more …read more Source: Star Wars News … Read more
San Francisco ChroniclePizza cook Ian Brink plays the Attack from Mars pinball machine during a break while working at the Hi-Life restaurant in Oakland, CA, Thursday June 19, 2014.The city of Oakland is preparing to remove an archaic law from the books that put a ban on … …read more Source: Oakland News By Google
Oakland: Leaders mark 1964 passage of Civil Rights ActInside Bay AreaOAKLAND — As several monumental figures of the civil rights movement commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Senate’s passage of the Civil Rights Act Wednesday night in North Oakland, they urged the community to never forget the struggles that … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant … Read more
Washington, DC weather forecast: Beautiful Friday, showers and storms SaturdayWJLA (blog)Washington, D.C. weather forecast: Beautiful Friday, showers and storms Saturday. June 19, 2014 – 09:00 PM. Email; Print. Steve Rudin By Steve Rudin (Twitter @SteveRudinABC7). Text size Decrease Increase. Slightly cooler temperatures and lower … and more …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google
Oakland: Leaders mark 1964 passage of Civil Rights ActContra Costa Times(D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group). Click photo to enlarge. Sonya Childress of … discrimination were rampant in Oakland. “We couldn’t go to restaurants in Jack London Square, they wouldn’t even hire us as dishwashers,” said Carson, who is black. and more …read more Source: … Read more
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Want To Record A Hit Song Like ‘Problem’Hollywood LifeJustin and Selena spent quite a bit of time at a recording studio in LA on June 18 and now HollywoodLife.com can tell you exactly what they were up to! Yes, they want to record a song together, but you won’t believe … Read more
New Owners for Yoshi’s San FranciscoThe Rafu ShimpoSAN FRANCISCO — Yoshi’s San Francisco, the jazz club and Japanese restaurant that opened in the Historic Fillmore District in November 2007, has been sold to a new ownership group, Fillmore Live Entertainment Group LLC. The new ownership group … …read more Source: San Francisco Restaurant News From … Read more
If You’re Not Reading The Richmond Standard, Perhaps You Should StartSFistLast week he covered a story about Richmond mayor Gayle McLaughlin accepting a free trip to Ecuador from a PR firm that may or may not have sent phony protesters to a Chevron shareholders meeting in Midland, Texas. The story is fascinating, actually, … and … Read more