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Hey Houston, grab your jackets!KTRK-TVTemperatures will struggle to climb out of the 40s under a partly cloudy sky. Travis says a light freeze looks likely in Houston Saturday morning as the winds calm down. This would only be the second light freeze in Houston this winter. Related Topics:and more …read more From:: Houston News From … Read more
Fox News partners with Google and YouTube for final GOP debate before Iowa caucusThe VergeFox News is teaming up with Google and YouTube for the Republican debate next Thursday, January 28th, the last meeting of GOP contenders prior to the Iowa caucus on February 1st. The debate will take place in the Iowa Events Center … Read more
Charlie Cox says Marvel might recast Daredevil for Infinity WarGamesRadar (blog)For some time now, the idea that Marvel’s movies and TV shows would eventually intersect for the two-part Avengers: Infinity War has established itself as fact. Even though no-one at the comic giant has confirmed the notion, that’s not stopped rumors …Will Marvel Recast Daredevil … Read more
Raucous crowd greets Trump in Las VegasLas Vegas Review-JournalDonald Trump holds the latest polling numbers while speaking at the South Point, 9777 South Las Vegas Boulevard, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Jeff Scheid/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @jlscheid …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas News By Google News
Shame on Academy for snubbing Latinos, Asians and other minoritiesCNNIn the 87 previous Academy Awards, only a handful of Hispanics have ever won the award. They include Anthony Quinn, Rita Moreno, Mercedes Ruehl, Néstor Almendros, Gustavo Santaolalla, Penelope Cruz, Benicio del Toro, Alejandro González Iñárritu …Viola Davis Speaks Out on Academy Awards Diversity Controversy: ‘The … Read more
Documenting the now: archiving social media for generations to comeUniversity of CaliforniaA two-year, $517,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund a project called “Documenting the Now: Supporting Scholarly Use and Preservation of Social Media Content.” The University of California, Riverside, Washington University in St. …read more From:: Social Media News By Google … Read more
The Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer ‘backlash’ shows how easily celebrities can fall into this trapWashington PostJennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer are suddenly best friends after a year spent frolicking on vacation and writing a movie script. After the past two weeks, they have one more thing in common: They fell into a trap. Specifically, … Read more
Céline Dion Greets Hundreds of Mourners at Husband René Angélil’s Wake in MontrealE! OnlineCéline Dion’s husband René Angélil was a very beloved man. Hundreds of people lined up at Montreal’s Notre Dame Basilica to pay their respects Thursday afternoon, and per the Montreal Gazette, Céline has personally been greeting family, friends and …Family, Friends and … Read more
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Fifth-place finish is predicted for PanthersFranklin News PostFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Ferrum College’s baseball team, which begins its 2016 season with a three-game series against Hampden-Sydney College Feb. 6 and 7, has been picked to finish fifth in the 11-team USA South … College finished second in the voting … …read more From:: Fayetteville, … Read more
Oakland Raiders News: San Diego, San Antonio, Los Angeles In Play For Relocation?International Business TimesThe Oakland Raiders need a home for the 2016 NFL season, and their options include playing in the city that’s currently the home of one of their fiercest rivals. Since it appears likely that the Chargers will move to Los Angeles, … Read more
Former 49er John Taylor reminisces about Super Bowl catchSan Jose Mercury News1 is his Super Bowl catch. No. 2 is the time he had 11 catches for 286 yards against the Los Angeles Rams on “Monday Night Football.” “I always hear about the Rams game — especially now. It’s a big thing with the Rams … Read more
Rain for Super Bowl? At this point, it’s a toss upSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — The stage is set for two of the Bay Area’s biggest events to meet in a head-to-head clash. El Niño, say hello to Super Bowl 50. In less than two weeks, hundreds of thousands of visitors will come to … Read more
AFC Championship Key Matchup: Can Peyton handle Belichick’s defense?CBSSports.comBecause of the way this Broncos team is set up, how much Peyton Manning will actually be counted on to do during the AFC title game is up in the air. Denver is armed with arguably the NFL’s best defense. If that group can hold Tom Brady … Read more
Here Are the 8 Most Annoying Types of Ads That Google Blocked in 2015AdweekIf you spent one second looking at every single bad ad that Google saved you from viewing last year, it’d take around 25 years to get through them all. How many ads does that amount to? Around 780 million, according to the … Read more
Massachusetts State Police rescue Saturday’s NFL playoff game between New …The Elkhart TruthNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown pass to New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 …Police had to … Read more
Uber will only cap surge pricing during the blizzard if New York makes itThe VergeThe attorney general issued a warning earlier in the day about price gouging, reminding businesses that New York state law “prohibits excessive increases in prices of essential goods and services like food, water, gas, generators, batteries, and …and more …read more … Read more
Evidence of Prehistoric Massacre May Indicate Warfare Among Hunter-GatherersNewsweek12 This skull uncovered by a team of researchers in Nataruk in Kenya has multiple lesions on the front and on the left side, consistent with wounds from a blunt implement, such as a club. A paper in the journal Nature describes the discovery of this …Discovery … Read more
[Watch] Wake Self’s Heartfelt Tribute To Hip Hop, “Still Love Her” Ft. Ma DukesThe SourceThe name Wake Self may not resonate with people like the names Drake or Kanye West, but 2016 could be the year that changes. With an official cosign from J Dilla’s mother, Ma Dukes, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based emcee’s new concept … Read more
Atlanta weather | N. Georgia awaits snow; state offices closing earlyAtlanta Journal ConstitutionWidespread snow could reach metro Atlanta by late Friday and early Saturday morning, prompting a new winter weather advisory for North Georgia, an expanded state of emergency for multiple counties and an order for state government to close offices by …and more …read … Read more
Your week in Seattle music: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and moreThe Seattle Times22, at Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle; $15 (206-324-8005 or www.chopsuey.com). With Flamingosis. Los Angeles producer Dallas Cotton makes pleasantly danceable house music that’s equally nostalgic (that is, informed by disco) and forward … …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Netflix Mocks NBC’s Obsession With TV Ratings Systems Built For A Bygone EraTechdirtLast week, NBC executive Alan Wurtzel boldly claimed that Netflix and YouTube weren’t threats to traditional cable. His only evidence? Data purchased from a company named Symphony that guesstimates Netflix’s closely guarded viewership numbers.Yes, Netflix Isn’t Only Ad-Free TV Platform — Some Of … Read more
A frightened woman leads to chase, arrest in Rockdale CountyRockdale Citizen19 incident report by Rockdale County Sheriff’s Deputy Eliasar Gonzalez, he was dispatched to the Shell station on Ga. Highway 138 at about …. A check of the serial number through GCIC found the gun was stolen in Fayetteville, Tenn. In the trunk of … … Read more
Rapper, ‘NCIS: Los Angeles‘ Star LL Cool J Immortalized On Hollywood Walk Of FameCBS LocalHOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Rapper and actor LL Cool J received the 2,571st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring a pioneering recording career that made him the first rap artist to amass 10 consecutive platinum-plus selling albums.and more …read more … Read more
Making beer, wine, spirits back as major metro Denver economic forceThe Denver PostTwo examples of old labels — on the cans — and new ones — on the bottles — at Crazy Mountain Brewery in Denver. Breweries are increasingly seeking colorful and creative labels to draw customers to their beer. (Photos by Cyrus McCrimmon, The … Read more
Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average Gained 115 Points TodayMoney MorningThe Dow Jones Industrial Average today (Thursday) added 115 points as oil prices surged and statements by Mario Draghi hinted the European Central Bank may loosen monetary policy by March. The Dow Jones received its biggest boost from home retailer …Apple Is One of Only … Read more
Breaking Down Alabama’s Top 2016 NFL Draft ProspectsBleacher ReportUsually when a player considers leaving school early, he submits his name to the College Advisory Committee to get an idea of when he could potentially be selected in the NFL draft. A’Shawn Robinson didn’t bother. With schools limited to how many …and more …read more From:: … Read more
No Charges for Denver Deputies in Death of Restrained InmateABC NewsProsecutors won’t file criminal charges against six Denver sheriff’s deputies in the death of a black, homeless jail inmate who suffocated while being restrained during a psychotic episode, District Attorney Mitch Morrissey said Thursday. The deputies …Denver DA won’t file charges against deputies in jail … Read more
1995: Somehow Hip–Hop Always Finds A WayVibeHigh fashion houses quickly took notice, taking cues from hip–hop’s gangsta rap culture. Martin was still making TV audiences double over in laughter. Its star paired with Will Smith to kick off the Fresh Prince’s incredible run as a bonafide box … …read more From:: Hip Hop News From … Read more
CPS set to announce layoffs Friday, according to district emailChicago TribuneThe layoff plans come as negotiators for the school system and Chicago Teachers Union bargain over a contract to replace one that expired last June 30. Both sides have agreed to enter, on Feb. 1, a final stage of negotiations that must occur before …Chicago … Read more
Get a drone’s-eye view of Seattle in ‘View From Above’ from Boeing and EmiratesGeekWireSeattle sunset with Space Needle “View From Above” shows the Space Needle and a Seattle sunset the way a camera-equipped drone sees it. (Credit: Emirates Airline / Shotwell Aerial Media). Seattle is one of the stars of the show in “View From … Read more
Touchvie: Shop Movies and TV Shows While You WatchBloombergSantos González, a math professor who heads the advanced analytics program at the University of Oviedo in northern Spain, ranks Flórez among the world’s foremost data scientists and says Touchvie is “advancing the future of watching movies and TV. …read more From:: TV Shows News On Google … Read more
How Social Media Is Shaping Financial ServicesHuffington PostSocial media is transforming banking relationships in very significant ways, from improving customer service to allowing users to send money to others via online platforms. New financial technology companies are using social media data to help people …Stop Wasting Time on Social Media Marketing: 19 Steps to Social … Read more
10 pictures of NBA players fighting really hard to grab turkey sandwichesSB NationBut don’t take it from me: These real, completely unaltered pictures of NBA action will show you just how much players value a healthy, nutritious, and flavorful turkey sandwich. Just look at Al Horford licking his lips thinking about that delicious … …read … Read more
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai’i’s Past–January EditionHONOLULUMagazine.com“The hazy breathings of this mystical oriental adjunct to meditative moods now drifts and floats through the air whenever members of Hawai’i’s youth culture meet,” HONOLULU writes. “And the fragrant, blue clouds of incense complement the culture … …read more From:: Honolulu News By Google News
Taylor Swift Debuts New Clothing Line At Hong Kong Fashion WeekHollywood LifeShe originally announced that she was creating a line in July 2015, but it became seriously official when she debuted the collection at Hong Kong Fashion Week, on Jan. 18. The collection is everything we could imagine and more. What do you guys think … Read more