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Looking back,looking forwardAlameda SunAs for John Russo, I understand that there may be an opening for City Manager in Oakland. One can hope, although I don’t blame him for fleeing the Quan administration. Oakland’s new mayor Libby Schaaf may be a shaft of light for that beleaguered city. …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News … Read more
Willie McGinest Invites Zennie Abraham To NFL Network – Video On Twitter, Willie McGinest, the New England Patriots legendary linebacker, invited me, Zennie Abraham to the NFL Network. The reason? To challenge my claim that the fault of Jay Cutler’ bad performance is the schemes of his head coach, Marc Tresman. I will win! via … Read more
Fayetteville boards have volunteer openingsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionFour of Fayetteville’s volunteer administrative boards have openings for terms that begin in January. Applications for positions on the Ethics Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Main Street Tourism Association and the Downtown Development Authority … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News
Despite intimidation, women still passionate about video gamesTribune-ReviewWomen have been knocking at that door since the inception of video games in the early 1970s, but like most “boys clubs,” the admission of women has been met with resistance and resentment. This became more evident with recent incidents surrounding … …read more From:: Gaming News By … Read more
Marvel exec on Daredevil series: ‘Crime drama first, superhero show second’BlastrIn typical Marvel fashion, they’ve managed to keep most of the details under wraps in regards to the upcoming Netflix series, Daredevil. But, now Marvel TV chief Jeph Loeb is dropping some hints about their approach. The 13-episode series is the second …Marvel on Netflix: … Read more
Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C.‘s Shaw Neighborhood NowCondé Nast TravelerThe Shaw neighborhood in central D.C.—the birthplace of Duke Ellington—is in the midst of a renaissance. U Street, the area’s main thoroughfare, has long been a thriving part of D.C.‘s food and nightlife scenes, and can be considered a neighborhood … …read more From:: Washington … Read more
Seibert to direct Missouri Gaming CommissionSTLtoday.comJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. • The Missouri Gaming Commission will be getting a new executive director next year. The commission says Executive Director Roger Stottlemyre will be retiring March 1 and will be replaced by William Seibert, who is currently the …New director for Missouri Gaming CommissionKBIAall 7 news articles …read … Read more
Westbrook, Thunder Hold Off LakersESPNThe Thunder have won 13 of 17 matchups — playoffs included — against Los Angeles, averaging 108.6 points. The Lakers are coming off their worst shooting performance of the season, making 33 percent from the floor while trailing by as many as 39 …Durant-less Thunder Edge Lakers, 104-103CBS LocalINTEGRIS Game Day … Read more
Carolina Panthers 2015 Draft Player Profile: S Durell EskridgeCat CraveMuch like Chancellor, Eskridge possesses the blueprint for being a successful NFL safety. Height, strength, hands, agility and speed make Eskridge an intriguing prospect to keep an eye on at the NFL combine. Since Syracuse won’t be in a bowl game, … …read more From:: NFL … Read more
As Colbert Moves On, ‘Colbert’ EndsNew York TimesA studio filled with an incongruous group of celebrity guests — Mayor Bill de Blasio, Big Bird, Ambassador Samantha Power, Yo-Yo Ma, Gen. Ray Odierno, Cyndi Lauper — singing “We’ll Meet Again” was a little weird, but so were the commercials that …Five Burning Business Questions For The … Read more
Corey Brewer to Rockets: Latest Trade Details, Analysis and ReactionBleacher ReportThe Minnesota Timberwolves’ wing is a little less crowded after Friday, as they’ve agreed to trade swingman Corey Brewer to the Houston Rockets. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported the deal: …Minnesota Timberwolves deal Corey Brewer to Houston RocketsFOXSports.comCorey Brewer heading to Houston gives … Read more
Video Shows Astronaut’s-Eye View of Orion Spaceship RideNBCNews.comIt’s been two weeks since a test version of NASA’s Orion deep-space capsule took an uncrewed ride to a spot in outer space 3,600 miles from Earth and back, but the space agency has just released a video showing what astronauts would have seen during …Watch this astronaut’s-eye … Read more
Andrew Friedman explains Dodgers’ decision to trade Matt KempLos Angeles TimesAndrew Friedman laughed Friday when asked if he knew he would be hated by Dodgers fans if his recent trades don’t work out. lRelated Dodgers’ Vin Scully loses one golden ring in holiday loop around Costco · Dodgers · Dodgers’ Vin Scully loses one …Padres’ … Read more
Instagram purge hits big stars including Justin Bieber and Oprah WinfreyTelegraph.co.ukInstagram has purged million of accounts to the fury of some big stars who have lost millions of followers as a result of the cull. The purge saw Instagram chalk off nearly 19 million of its own followers in what the site described as a … Read more
Lois P. Jones of Peachtree CityThe Citizen.comShe was a 1948 graduate of Fulton High School in Atlanta, Ga. She married James Daniel Jones in Forest Park, Ga. in 1950 and remained faithfully married for 64 years, and together raised four lovely children. She worked for H & R Block in Fayetteville … …read more From:: … Read more
NASA successfully ’emails’ a wrench to the ISSCNETAn astronaut aboard the International Space Station needed a socket wrench, so NASA engineers emailed him designs for 3D-printing one. What a world we’re living in. by Anthony Domanico · @ajdomanico; 19 December 2014 9:46 pm GMT. comments. 0.3-D Printer System Beams Up a New Tool to Space … Read more
BREAKING: Fashion Week Booted From Lincoln CenterRacked NYThe documents, dated last Friday, December 12th and spotted this morning by local blog A Walk In The Park, state that Lincoln Center, the city of New York and the parks and recreation department have booted organizers IMG Fashion from Lincoln Center.New York Fashion Week booted out of … Read more
Inside SF’s bid for 2024 Olympic Summer GamesSFGate60°F San Francisco. antioch; concord; fairfield; hayward; livermore; mill valley; mountain view; napa; oakland; palo alto; richmond; san carlos; san francisco; san jose; santa rosa. Sign InRegister. Sections. SFGatevisit|Home|navigation-www|1.Vegas Odds Makers: Los Angeles, Boston Have Better Shot Than San Francisco …CBS LocalSan Francisco offers more details on scenic … Read more
Jim Harbaugh to Michigan could change college football landscapeChicago Sun-TimesHow badly does the University of Michigan want Jim Harbaugh as its next football coach? Even more so, if we’re going just by the money, than any school ever has wanted anybody. Is that dramatic enough for you? But really, Harbaugh to Michigan would be …Best … Read more
FBI: North Korean Government Responsible For Sony Cyber AttackCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The FBI said Friday there’s enough evidence to conclude the North Korean government was responsible for the cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. The company was hacked by a group identified as “Guardians of …Sony under attack from hackers and ex-employeesMartins Ferry … Read more
College football bowl rankings: The five best gamesUSA TODAYCollege football bowl season gets underway Saturday and this year we’re treated to a total of 39 games, including the the national championship. Every day this week, we’ve been counting down the bowl games ranked by watchability. We recommend you …College Football Bowl Games 2014-15: Full ScheduleForbesEarly … Read more
Padres acquire OF Justin Upton from Atlanta BravesFOXSports.comSAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced that they have acquired outfielder Justin Upton and right-handed pitcher Aaron Northcraft from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-handed pitcher Max Fried, infielder Dustin Peterson, infielder Jace …Atlanta Braves’ new world – and it’s going to be uglyAsheville … Read more
Google files lawsuit against Mississippi attorney general to block subpoenaCNETThe search giant continues its campaign against Mississippi’s Jim Hood. Google says his request for company information is an “unjustified attack” that violates federal law. by Richard Nieva · @richardjnieva; 19 December 2014 9:45 pm GMT. comments. 0.Sorry Google, This Isn’t About SOPA, It’s About YouHuffington … Read more
Top 25 Matchup: #24 Cal Hosts #10 Louisville SundayCal AthleticsAnother Top 25 matchup is set to be played at Haas Pavilion when No. 24/23 California hosts No. 10/10 Louisville on Sunday, Dec. 21 in what will be the first meeting between the two teams since the Cardinals knocked off the Golden Bears 64-57 in the … Read more
Blackberry shares fall on mixed earningsUSA TODAYShares of struggling smartphone maker Blackberry (BBRY) fell in Friday trading after the company surprised Wall Street with a small third-quarter profit but missed expectations on sales. Blackberry shares were down 1.69% at $9.90 in afternoon trading, …Blackberry misses expectations as sales stallBBC NewsPitch Black: New BlackBerry Classic is … Read more
Augustana to host Native American hip–hop artistQuad City TimesAugustana to host Native American hip–hop artist: Native American hip–hop artist Frank Waln will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in Wallenberg Hall inside the Denkmann Memorial Building, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Admission is free and the … …read more From:: Hip Hop News From … Read more
Bobby Shmurda’s Lawyer Says “Government Hates Rap”HipHopDXFollowing the arrest of Brooklyn, New York rapper Bobby Shmurda and 14 other members of GS9, a lawyer for the Epic Records artist has spoken out against the musician’s arrest. Shmurda’s lawyer, Howard Greenberg spoke exclusively with XXLMag.com …Bobby Shmurda & GS9 Arrest By The NumbersHotNewHipHopBobby Shmurda Pleads Not … Read more
Frank Gore: ‘It’s weird knowing that I won’t be under contract any more’SFGate (blog)Gore has played 146 career games with San Francisco. Joe Perry (132) ranks second among 49ers running backs in games played. Gore has never been a free agent. He signed contract extensions in 2007 and 2011. “I’ve been here 10 years and … Read more
Year in Review: Banks in Houston consolidate, spur executive musical chairsHouston Business Journal2014 kicked off with a bang in banking mergers and acquisitions when Pasadena, California-based East West Bank — subsidiary of East West Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC) — significantly upped its Houston presence with the acquisition of Houston-based … …read more From:: Houston News … Read more
Soggy commute Friday in HoustonChron.comRain showers made a soggy commute for drivers Friday morning in the Houston region as a cold front pushed through the area. The area recorded between an inch and three inches of rainfall overnight and into the morning hours, according to the National … …read more From:: Houston News From Google … Read more
De Blasio Meets With Eric Garner Protest Organizers At City HallCBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Mayor Bill de Blasio held a meeting with some of the organizers of the recent protests against a Staten Island grand jury’s decision not indict an officer in the death of Eric Garner. The mayor called the 40-minute meeting with … Read more
Daniels named Scholar all-North/Central RegionCentral College AthleticsThe team co-captain was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Women’s College Division Scholar All-North/Central Region third team Wednesday. In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must have a 3.30 or better cumulative grade … …read more From:: Women’s Soccer News From Google News
Women’s soccer trio earns ECAC honorsPenn State NewsUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State women’s soccer head coach Erica Walsh was tabbed the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division I Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year and Whitney Church (Ashburn, Va.) earned Defensive Player of the …Vistnes Repeats as ECAC Offensive Player of the YearLIU Post … Read more
Cleveland | Tamir Rice’s cousin brings Ferguson protestersWKYC-TVShe is the cousin of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old boy shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer at the Cudell Recreation Center as he reached for an airsoft pellet gun. “I’ve never done this. It’s a first for me. I’m very passionate about the things …Cleveland Heartless … Read more
Dreaming of a ‘Star Wars‘ ChristmasCNET“For four years now, I’ve been designing ‘Star Wars‘ themed snowflakes for everyone to download, cut, clip, unfold, bandage bloody fingers and display proudly for the holidays,” Herrera wrote on his blog. “Please enjoy this new set and let’s hope those …and more …read more From:: Star Wars News By … Read more