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Day: December 20, 2013

Nigella Lawson’s ex-assistants acquitted of fraud – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLONDON (AP) — Two former assistants to Nigella Lawson and her ex-husband were acquitted of fraud Friday, capping a trial where allegations of unauthorized employee spending on lavish goods were often overshadowed by titillating glimpses into the …Nigella Lawson assistants: Cameron comment sparked bid to halt trialBBC NewsNigella Lawson’s ‘borrowed’ lasagne recipe: how to […]

Spain Hits Google With $1.2M Fine for ‘Illegal’ Privacy Violations – Mashable

MashableSpain’s privacy watchdog hit Google with a $1.2 million fine for breaking the country’s data protection laws and “seriously infringe citizens’ rights.” The Data Protection Agency found Google guilty of three separate violations for collecting information about its …Google fined by Spanish data watchdog over audacious privacy tweakRegisterGoogle fined by Spanish data protection authority over […]

Scientists Take Closer Look at Standard Model of Higgs Boson – Headlines & Global News

Headlines & Global NewsVisual Higgs Boson sculpture by Kai Schulte. Wilson Hall art gallery. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, IL. (Photo : Flickr). Higgs Boson became the subject of many studies and researchers aimed to find out more about it.Electron ‘antenna’ tunes in to physics beyond HiggsEureka! Science News all 12 news articles …read […]

Amborella Gene Explains Flower Evolution since 160 Million Years Ago – Headlines & Global News

Headlines & Global NewsA genome of a flowering plant may pave the way to improving the health and cultivation of major food crops. (Photo : Flickr). A genome of a flowering plant may pave the way to improving the health and cultivation of major food crops. Researchers from the …New plant genome study may offer […]

What to expect at CES 2014 – Android Authority

What to expect at CES 2014Android AuthorityA fresh new year is almost upon us and that means we are mere days away from the biggest consumer electronics show in the world. CES 2014 kicks off in Las Vegas on January 7, and this year what happens in Vegas definitely doesn’t stay in Vegas, it pops […]

Nigella Lawson’s Ex-Assistants Acquitted of Fraud – ABC News

ABC NewsTwo former assistants to Nigella Lawson and her ex-husband were acquitted of fraud Friday, capping a trial where allegations of unauthorized employee spending on lavish goods were often overshadowed by titillating glimpses into the celebrity chef’s …UPDATE 2-British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson’s staff cleared of fraudReutersNigella Lawson: how the intimate secrets of a marriage […]

JK Rowling to produce Harry Potter stage play – USA TODAY

USA TODAYHarry Potter is the boy who lived — in books, on screen and, soon, on stage. J.K. Rowling will produce a play based on the boy wizard’s life before heading to Hogwarts, according to the Associated Press. In a statement released Friday, the author said the …J.K. Rowling Brings ‘Harry Potter’ To The StageMTV.comJK […]

Kobe has five championship rings but Father Time is undefeated – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMake no mistake, we will see Kobe Bryant play another NBA game. It won’t be for another six weeks, as he recovers from a fractured lateral tibial plateau on his left knee. But when he’s healed, Bryant will return. Unfortunately, returning isn’t the same as …Back in six weeks? Unlikely. Never coming back? Well […]

Ten college football bowl storylines to watch – USA TODAY

USA TODAYJust as you’ve caught your breath from college football’s regular season, and here come 35 bowl games in 18 days that will make even the most ardent fan’s head spin. BOWLS: Dates, times, TV. To make sense of the postseason, here are 10 storylines to …35 bowl games, 35 reasons to watchSan Francisco ChronicleRunning […]

Nigella Lawson: Flirtatious celebrity chef – CNN

CNNLondon (CNN) — With her lashings of butter and flirtations with the camera, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has charmed her many fans by turning everyday cooking into a more sensual experience. As she’s licked her fingers while talking viewers through her …UPDATE 1-British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson’s staff cleared of fraudReutersNigella Lawson’s ex-assistants acquitted of […]

Watch a referee get knocked over during Bulls-Thunder game – USA TODAY

USA TODAYA collision between Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson had an unintended victim on Thursday: referee Michael Smith. Jackson and Augustin were running after a loose ball when Jackson inadvertently …Kevin Durant confident in D-RoseESPNDurant, Thunder ease past short-handed BullsReutersNBA results and news, Dec. 19San Francisco ChronicleFox News […]

UCLA searches for solution to second half struggles – USA TODAY

USA TODAYNEW YORK – All offseason, new UCLA coach Steve Alford promised his team would play fast. He had his skeptics; his track record at New Mexico suggested otherwise. There, his teams rarely finished in the top half of the nation in tempo. RANKINGS: Nation’s …In Duke’s Win at the Garden, a ‘Natural’ Draws Comparisons […]

Record-Breaking Warmth in the East – The Weather Channel

Record-Breaking Warmth in the EastThe Weather ChannelIt’s not out of the question New York City could reach 70 degrees, if rain holds off. Central Park has recorded only eight Dec. days in the 70s, last occurring on Dec. 1, 2006. Eighties may reach as far north as parts of the Carolinas, including … and more […]

Ex-tycoon Khodorkovsky released from prison – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree pardoning jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the man who has been described as his archrival. Khodorkovsky has spent the past 10 years in prison on charges of tax evasion …Putin Signs Decree Pardoning KhodorkovskyTIMEMoscow residents react to news of Khodorkovsky pardonBBC NewsRussia to […]

UN Sends Helicopters to Evacuate Staff From South Sudan Base (1) – Businessweek

BusinessweekThe United Nations sent four helicopters to evacuate staff from one of its bases in South Sudan’s Jonglei state where three Indian peacekeepers were killed yesterday in violence gripping the world’s newest nation. Fighting has spread since the Dec. 15 attack …UN Confirms Death of Peacekeepers in South SudanVoice of AmericaUK Sends Second Plane to […]

Spain levies maximum fine over Google privacy policy – BBC News

BBC NewsThe fine is the maximum it is possible to levy on a firm that has broken the nation’s privacy laws. It was imposed after Google changed its privacy policy and started combining personal information across its online services. Google said it had co-operated with …Google fined by Spanish data protection agencyInquirerGoogle fined by Spanish […]

Thursday Tip-Off: No. 22 UCLA takes on No. 8 Duke at MSG – USA TODAY

USA TODAYAT THE WATER COOLER: Given the state of the New York Knicks these days, it’s a good thing there has been a steady lineup of quality college games to keep fans in the Big Apple coming to Madison Square Garden. Today’s featured matchup is No. 8 Duke …Parker lifts Duke over UCLAPhilly.comUCLA again fades […]

Britain probes ceiling collapse at popular theater – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLONDON — British officials were trying to establish Friday what led to the collapse of the ceiling at the packed Apollo Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, injuring at least 76 people. Investigators are still assessing the damage and trying to find out what …Dozens injured as ‘huge piece of plaster’ crashes […]

5 things you need to know on Friday – USA TODAY

USA TODAYJapan robot chats with astronaut on space station. The first humanoid robot in space made small talk with a Japanese astronaut and said it had no problem with zero-gravity on the International Space Station. Footage released by the robot’s developers on …Kirobo robot has first chat in spaceBBC NewsRobot Astronaut Kirobo and Commander Koichi […]

Rodman Holds Tryouts for Pyongyang Exhibition Game – ABC News

ABC NewsFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman held tryouts Friday for a North Korean team to face a dozen NBA veterans in an exhibition game on leader Kim Jong Un’s birthday next month — though he hasn’t convinced all the players on the American team that it’s safe to …Paddy Power to host match dubbed ‘Big […]

Martin Jones leads LA Kings past Sharks 4-1 – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Jones was face-down in his crease when something hit his leg pad. He swung his glove backward along the goal line, and it turned out to be a spectacular move to stop a puck he couldn’t see. “I didn’t think I could get there,” he …Kings continue home dominance […]

Killer Michael Adebowale was a ‘quiet, humble’ teen – BBC News

BBC NewsMichael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been jailed for murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich seven moths ago. While much is known about Adebolajo, little has been said about his 22-year-old accomplice Adebowale, who chose not to give …Lee Rigby murder: Murdered soldier is not forgotten, say Army comradesThe Independent‘Soldiers of Allah’ found guilty […]

Claude Giroux rallies Flyers past Blue Jackets, 5-4 – USA TODAY

USA TODAYPHILADELPHIA — Last Sunday, coach Craig Berube called it a lesson learned when the Flyers gave up a three-goal lead in the third period and lost the game. Next time they had a chance, the Flyers kept that third period lead. Against the Columbus Blue …NHL results and news, Dec. 19San Francisco ChronicleNHL: Claude […]

It’s Coughlin’s Time to Say Goodbye, Gotham – SI.com

SI.comDon’t make the mistake of shooting the messenger because it was Taylor, the controversial and at times erratic Hall of Fame Giants linebacker, who made the case for ending Coughlin’s New York reign after 10 mostly successful years. Instead, consider …George WillisNew York PostNew York Giants: Top Five Moments of 2013Yahoo SportsScouting this week’s opponent: […]

Paddy Power to host match dubbed ‘Big Bang in Pyongyang’ – Irish Times

Irish TimesRetired US basketball star Dennis Rodman shakes hands with officials upon arrival at Pyongyang airport, North Korea. Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters. Mark Hilliard. Topics: News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social […]

Report: MLB’s new rule will cost MLB the best pitcher in Japan – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMasahiro Tanaka celebrates after winning the Japan Series. (PHOTO: AFP PHOTO / JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUTJIJI PRESS/AFP/Getty Images). Earlier this week, Major League Baseball and Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league reached an agreement …Fate of Masahiro Tanaka and Yankees rotation up in the air as decision loomsNew York Daily NewsReports: Japanese team won’t allow […]

Putin: ‘I envy’ Obama’s spy program – USA TODAY

USA TODAYRussia President Vladimir Putin says his government is not working with National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, and defended President Obama over his spying program — sort of. “How do I feel about Obama after Snowden’s revelations? I envy …Putin offers surprise pardon to Khodorkovsy, Pussy Riot, Shell 30euronewsWhat does the future hold for […]

The only thing Kings’ Martin Jones loses is his shutout – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesHe was becoming almost predictable. All that winning. Victory after victory. Even his shutouts were starting to lose that certain surprise factor. And so, in his seventh NHL start, Kings goalie Martin Jones unveiled another skill: some offense. Jones picked up his …Kings 4, Sharks 1ReutersRecap: Los Angeles vs. San JoseMiamiHerald.comSharks lose again […]

Avalanche 4, Oilers 2 – Reuters

ReutersAvalanche 4, Oilers 2: Ryan O’Reilly and Maxime Talbot scored 3:28 apart late in the second period to erase a deficit and help host Colorado avenge an embarrassing loss. Matt Duchene recorded a goal and two assists while defenseman Tyson Barrie …Talbot’s SH Goal Lifts Avalanche Over Oilers 4-2ABC NewsOilers-Avalanche SumsSan Francisco ChronicleRecap: Colorado vs. […]

S Sudan on precipice of civil war, Obama warns – BBC News

BBC NewsUS President Barack Obama has warned that South Sudan is on the “precipice” of a civil war, after clashes in the capital Juba spread around the country. He said 45 military personnel had been deployed to South Sudan on Wednesday to protect American …Israeli aid worker feels guilty evacuating South SudanJerusalem PostUN to evacuate […]

Thunder Roll Bulls – ESPN

ESPNRussell Westbrook had 20 points and reserve Reggie Jackson added 18 to help the Thunder improve to 13-0 at Chesapeake Arena. Oklahoma City is the only NBA team with a perfect home record. [+] Enlarge. Kevin Durant. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki.Bulls point guard Marquis Teague fighting inconsistencyChicago Sun-TimesRussell Westbrook: Russell Westbrook posts 20 points, 10 dimesRotoworld.comRecap: […]

In Duke’s Win at the Garden, a ‘Natural’ Draws Comparisons to Anthony – New York Times

New York TimesRodney Hood was 10 in 2003 when Syracuse, led by a freshman named Carmelo Anthony, beat Kansas for the national title. Men. Schedule and Results Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog […]

Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby lead Penguins past Wild – USA TODAY

USA TODAYPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kunitz scored his 19th goal, Sidney Crosby had two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a four-goal lead before beating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory.Penguins ride big second period to win vs. WildNHL.comRecap: Pittsburgh vs. MinnesotaMiamiHerald.comWild-Penguins SumAlbany Times UnionTribune-Reviewall 99 news […]

76 hurt in collapse of London theater ceiling – USA TODAY

USA TODAYLONDON — Part of the ornate plaster ceiling of a West End theater collapsed during a packed performance Thursday night, injuring 76 people, authorities said. The collapse occurred at the Apollo Theatre about 8:10 p.m. local time (3:10 p.m. ET), 40 minutes …London’s Apollo Theatre ceiling collapses during performanceNBCNews.comLondon: Apollo Theatre’s ceiling collapses, 88 […]

Woolwich: How did Michael Adebolajo become a killer? – BBC News

BBC NewsThe two men who killed Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich have been convicted of murder and now face life in prison. Their journey towards violence is still being unravelled. Michael Adebolajo never expected to see his 29th birthday. But he did – and it came the …Two men convicted for killing British soldierTimes of […]

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