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San Diego Comic–Con Emails Important Information To Ticket Holders, Includes …The Mary SueI covered this situation in detail just a few months ago on The Mary Sue after a fan petition called for a full, and more visible, harassment policy from San Diego Comic–Con. Director of marketing and public relations David Glanzer responded by saying … Read more
Portland cargo bike disaster drill: When Cascadia earthquake hits, city’s …The OregonianPortland bicyclists train for the big Cascadia earthquake When the Big One hits, knocking out much of Portland’s transportation system, the city will be able to get help from an asset that most large U.S. don’t have in the case of an emergency: a … Read more
Marchers rally in Denver in support of PalestineThe Denver PostFor the second time in a week,marchers gathered outside the State Capital building to rally and march in support of Palestine. More than 1,000 people carried Palestinian flags and signs that said things like: “Freedom for Palestine” or “1 Palestinian … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Level Up Curbside Gaming presses play on game partiesReno Gazette Journal“We got the idea for the business because my son wanted to do a video game party for his birthday,” said Jeff Siebel, co-owner of Level Up Curbside Gaming. “So we looked online, but the closest businesses we could find were in Sacramento and Las … Read more
Johnson City Press (subscription)On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of homes had their electricity service interrupted when a tree fell across power lines and damaged seven spans of wire along East Oakland Avenue, in the area of Rotary Park. According to a JCPB press release, though … …read more Source: East Oakland News From Google News
NBC 7 San DiegoAmid the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con madness, “The Walking Dead Escape” has planned a zombie outbreak in the streets in the form of the “Walker Flash Mob.” Beginning at 8 p.m. at on both July 25 and July 26, zombies will gather at the entrance of Petco … and more …read more … Read more
PA home pageThe Lackwanna County Coroner has identified 59-year-old Lisa Marie Adalian as the person found dead in the pool of her North Abington Township home. According to her Facebook page, Adalian was an actress and television show host. North Abington … and more …read more Source: Actress News From Google News
Dancers working hard to put Houston in national spotlightKTRK-TVThe D3 Elite dance team is hoping to raise enough money to go to a tournament in Jackson, Mississippi, in September. KTRK. Saturday, July 19, 2014. HOUSTON (KTRK) –. They range in age from 6 to 22, but all have one thing in common – they can … Read more
The VergeRick Astley’s velvety vocals have been banished from YouTube. Well, sort of. The “original” copy of Astley’s cheesy 1987 pop hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” — perhaps better known as the Rickroll video — has been pulled down from YouTube. It’s unclear …YouTube removes original “RickRoll” videoConsequence of SoundYouTube Blocks Original RickRoll VideoBillboardThe … Read more
WCYBThe building was built in the late 1920s and once belonged to Goodpasture Motor Company and is now home to photos, restored instruments and country music exhibits. Construction started January of 2013 and took a year and eight months to finish. …read more Source: Country Music News From Google News
Former Topekan working for Oakland RaidersTopeka Capital JournalFormer Topekan Caitlin Wienck was a marketing intern for the Kansas City Chiefs while attending classes at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe. She recently was hired as the creative services manager for the Oakland Raiders in California. …read more Source: Oakland Raiders News From Google News
MassLive.comBOSTON – After spending the last two months on the disabled list – missing a total of 71 of Boston’s 96 games this season – Shane Victorino is back once again. In his place, Mookie Betts was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket three weeks to the day from …Shane Victorino lobbied for his return to Red … Read more
ESPNCHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have filed a lawsuit against several people whom the team accuses of being behind a fake mascot that has been engaging in bad behavior near Wrigley Field, including getting into a bar fight that was captured on video and … and more …read more Source: Chicago News From Google News
kdvr.comAccording to their website, “The updated maps represent an assessment of the best available science in earthquake hazards and incorporate new findings on earthquake ground shaking, faults, seismicity, and geodesy.” Earthquake risk in the Western Slope …Earthquake risk rises for Western SlopeKJCT8.comUSGS updates maps on potential earthquake activityParagould Daily Press all 8 news articles …read … Read more
CTV NewsThe London Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14 year old Brayden Pellet. He was last seen Friday around 8:00 p.m. in the area of Deveron Cres and Shelborne St. Brayden is described as a caucasian male, 5’9, 160lbs, with … and more …read more Source: London News From … Read more
New York TimesPresident Obama, on the phone from the Oval Office on Thursday morning, responded that Russia was arming rebels in Ukraine — citing among other things the antiaircraft weapons that the United States believed they had been sent. “This is not something …Ukraine, rebels agree on security zone at crash siteUSA TODAYUkraine charges anti-aircraft … Read more
San Francisco restaurants sue in bid to block closure of Drakes Bay Oyster …abc7news.comAfter Salazar declined to extend the permit in 2012, saying the area should return to wilderness, Lunny and the company sued to challenge that action. But both a federal trial judge in Oakland and a federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled … Read more
MTV.comHave you ever forgotten where you parked your new hybrid car? Have you ever bought more groceries than you can fit in your refrigerator? Have you ever been forced to delay your hour-long shower because your maid hasn’t finished cleaning the bathroom …‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Vents Frustrations, Channels Pixies in ‘First World Problems …BillboardWeird Al … Read more
USA TODAYFollowing the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash Thursday — which killed all 298 on board — many questions remain. USA TODAY Network lists what we know now about the downed plane as the international community seeks answers: What challenges …Body bags at scene of Malaysia Airlines crash; Ukraine accuses rebels of lootingCNNBody Parts, Debris … Read more
The SaratogianThis July 20, 1969, file photo provided by NASA shows astronaut Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. posing for a photograph beside the U.S. flag deployed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Aldrin and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong were the first men to walk …Brevard over the moon with Apollo memoriesFlorida Today45 Years … Read more
New York TimesA victory at Royal Liverpool would give Rory McIlroy his third Grand Slam title. Credit Andrew Redington/Getty Images. the main story. the main story. the main story Share This Page. the …10-year-old bet big for Gerry McIlroyESPNRory McIlroy’s father in line for share of £200k after betting on son to win the …Telegraph.co.ukSee … Read more
What it’s like to attend a gaming competition that’s as big as a rock showEntertainment Weekly (blog)It’s a fast-paced genre mashup that reads like a greatest hits of video game favorites—equal parts Diablo, Warcraft, and any one of a dozen tower defense games—yet the result is something entirely new. What results is called a MOBA—short … Read more
CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Rev. Al Sharpton on Saturday joined family members of a Staten Island man who died in police custody, in a rally calling for a full investigation. Sharpton was joined by family members of Eric Garner, 43, at the National …Emotional NY Rally Held for Man’s in-Custody DeathABC NewsRally held … Read more
Hundreds rally, seek end to strikes on GazaWashington PostDENVER — Hundreds gathered for a rally at the State Capitol and a march through downtown Denver to call for an end to what they called a humanitarian crisis brought on by conflict in Gaza. Demonstrators waving red, black, white and green Palestinian … and more …read … Read more
After woman was killed, body dumped in street, police sayLas Vegas SunThe woman found dead in the street near an east valley elementary school Saturday morning was killed somewhere else and dumped at the scene, Metro Police said. At the moment, homicide investigators only know the woman suffered some type of …1 woman dead in … Read more
Brew Crew BallStreet is headed to the Angels for 4 prospects. It makes sense for them, but the Brewers don’t need to making this type of deal. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Share Share with Brewers friends + Comments. The Angels made a …In Street deal, Padres three GMs receive … Read more
SFGate(07-19) 14:12 PDT San Francisco — A man who was admitted to San Francisco General Hospital last month without identification has been connected with his family after the hospital sought the public’s help in identifying him, hospital officials said …Unidentified Patient At San Francisco General Hospital Reunited With FamilyCBS LocalSan Francisco General Hospital Mystery Patient … Read more
State ColumnAnnouncement applauded by U.S. oil and gas companies and the business world, not by environmentalists. The State Column, David Keup | July 19, 2014. Tweet, Print article. Despite mounting pressures from environmentalists, the Obama Administration …Op-Ed: Obama decision to allow Atlantic oil exploration a bad moveDigitalJournal.comCOA: Obama Administration’s Final Decision Declares Open Season on … Read more
Mirror.co.ukStar Wars actor Paul Grant is photographed snorting lines of cocaine – in shocking pictures that will horrify film fans. The 4ft 4in dwarf appeared as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi and says he also stood in for actor Kenny Baker as R2D2 in the final … and more …read more Source: Star … Read more
ABC NewsA Staten Island man who died as New York City police were trying to take him into custody appears to have suffered a heart attack, the NYPD said. Eric Garner, who was 6-foot-3 and roughly 350 pounds, died Thursday as police struggled to arrest him, …How minor crime questioning led to chokehold death of … Read more
DigiNewsWASHINGTON, July 19, 2014 – Beloved entertainment icon Casey Kasem died on June 15, however his dying and his death have fallen far short of any dignity. Kasem’s body is now missing. Wife Jean Kasem is in possession of his remains that were …Casey Kasem’s body missing?KABC-TVCasey’s Body Landed in MontrealNewsOK.comCasey Kasem’s corpse is missingExaminer.comRollingStone.com … Read more
Two men found dead in vacant Albuquerque lotAlbuquerque JournalTwo men were found dead in a vacant Albuquerque lot Saturday near 60th and Central Avenue, though police don’t yet know how they died or who they are. Albuquerque police spokesman Simon Drobik said officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of …2 bodies found in vacant … Read more
Boston GlobeThe family of a former director of the World Health Organization’s AIDS program who was killed in a 1998 plane crash sent words of support and solidarity to those affected by the Malaysian airliner shot down in eastern Ukraine on Thursday. Aaron Mann …Two cabin crew refused to fly on doomed plane over war … Read more
Career criminal busted in Midtown Manhattan burglary spreeNew York Daily News (blog)He allegedly returned to one business, the Michael Alan Group, an event production company on W. 38th St. He is accused of stealing cash, an iPad and a MacBook Air laptop on April 28 then returning to nab more cash on June 2. Although … Read more
Mayor Antoinette, don’t give us no cheesecakeChicago TribuneRahm Emanuel, the beloved mayor of Chicago, has a problem. He’s beloved by the national media, by uber-wealthy Democrats on the coasts, by reporters he served with leaks and tips in New York and Washington, and by his loyal straight man Jimmy Fallon. …read more Source: Chicago Mayor … Read more