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The Star-Ledger“Allowing first responders to administer Narcan will save lives,” Gov. Chris Christie said in a statement. “We want to encourage people to seek medical assistance when a drug overdose occurs.” Drug-related deaths rose from 1,026 in 2011 to 1,294 deaths …Christie Approves NJ EMTs Giving Heroin Overdose MedsNBC 10 PhiladelphiaGov. Christie issues waivers for … Read more
ESPNMark Sanchez, once considered the New York Jets’ franchise quarterback, was released Friday, completing a stunning downfall even by New York standards. The former USC star, dubbed “Sanchize” after helping the Jets to back-to-back playoff appearances …New York Jets release Mark SanchezNFL.comNew York Jets Sign QB Michael VickNew York JetsReport: Vick wants No. 7 in … Read more
GDC 2014: Rocketcat’s ‘Wayward Souls’ Might Actually, Finally Be Close to …Touch ArcadeRocketcat Games make some of my favorite iOS titles, and ever since they announced a spinoff to their action RPG Mage Gauntlet [$2.99] at last year’s GDC, I’ve been dying to get my hands on a finished version. However, it’s been a longer … Read more
Frank RoseThe Union of Grass ValleyDuring his youth, he attended local schools, and in 1950, graduated from the old Grass Valley High School. With the exception of his Army service during the Korean War, he voted with his feet that Grass Valley was the best place to live and die in … …read more Source: … Read more
No. 7 New Mexico eliminated by StanfordHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThis Week in TGIF: Honolulu Cocktail Tour
Las Vegas SunIn this Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, photo, motorists head northbound on U.S. Highway 93, in Kingman, Ariz. Las Vegas and Phoenix are linked by U.S. 93, a road that narrows to two lanes and, until recently, backed up traffic over the Hoover Dam. Despite being …Signs mark proposed freeway linking Vegas, PhoenixModesto BeeCeremony … Read more
Bleacher ReportAs is the case each year, a few shocking names will slip into the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, much to the surprise of everyone outside of the war room itself that phones the pick in to the league. Last year, a few names such as EJ Manuel and … …read more … Read more
MiamiHerald.comDavid Ferrer of Spain returns a ball from Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia at the Sony Open Tennis on Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida, March 21, 2014. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / STAFF PHOTO. David Ferrer of Spain returns a ball from Teymuraz Gabashvili of …Federer, Ferrer advance to Miami 3rd roundFox News LatinoSwiss maestro Federer, Djokovic dominate … Read more
New York MagazineIn 2012, New York put Kim Kardashian on the cover of its fashion issue and asked, “What will the fashion world do with Kim Kardashian?” At the time, she was a bit of an outlier. She came from “louche roots,” as writer Benjamin Wallace put it. She was …Kim Kardashian’s bridal Vogue cover: … Read more
MassLive.comDon’t you just love it when the NCAA men’s basketball tournament offers the utter unpredictability of Mercer beating Duke? Don’t you just hate it when all the ominous pregame suspicions are proven true, as they did in Tennessee’s 86-67 blowout win over …Tennessee beats UMass 86-67 in NCAA basketball tourneyBerkshire EagleTennessee men’s basketball team rolls … Read more
GDC 2014: A Look at IGF Nominated ‘Symmetrain’, a Mashup of Endless Runner …Touch ArcadeThe reason Daniel is at GDC showing off Symmetrain is because it was nominated for an IGF award in the Student Showcase category. It’s easy to see why as it’s a really eye-catching game with a really unique concept. If it … Read more
GDC 2014: ‘Bean’s Quest 2: Bean Dreams’ is Looking Better than EverTouch ArcadeYou may recall that we checked out Bean’s Quest 2 at last year’s GDC, and it was initially supposed to launch before the end of 2013. However, additional projects like Time Surfer [$0.99] and the recently resurgent Duet Game [$1.99] have kept them … Read more
BBC SportRyan Hall scored a first-half hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos thrashed the London Broncos to go top of Super League . Brad Singleton, Mitch Achurch and Ben Jones-Bishop also touched down as Hall led the host’s devastating display to lead 34-0 at the break.Leeds Rhinos enjoy Super League stampede against London BroncosThe GuardianLeeds hammer London … Read more
BBC SportThiago Motta scored the only goal as Paris St-Germain defeated Lorient to move 11 points clear in Ligue 1. Motta bundled the ball over the line after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Fabien Audard. PSG, who face Chelsea in the …Ligue 1: Lorient 0 Paris Saint-Germain 1SoccerwayParis Saint-Germain extend their Ligue 1 … Read more
Washington PostRALEIGH, N.C. — As the final seconds ticked off at PNC Arena on Friday afternoon with most of the building erupting in the joyful noise that accompanies a major NCAA tournament upset, Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski sat back on his bench and took a deep …Mercer Shocks DukeESPNAnother shining moment: Mercer takes down DukeAtlanta … Read more
The GuardianA former IRA chief of staff will appear at a Belfast court on Saturday morning charged in connection with the murder of a mother of 10 in 1972. Ivor Bell, 77, who was part of the IRA ceasefire negotiation team with the Tory government in the same year, will face …Man (77) charged in … Read more
BBC SportRyan Hall scored a first-half hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos thrashed the London Broncos to go top of Super League . Brad Singleton, Mitch Achurch and Ben Jones-Bishop also touched down as Hall led the host’s devastating display to lead 34-0 at the break.Leeds Rhinos enjoy Super League stampede against London BroncosThe GuardianLeeds Rhinos v … Read more
GameSpotDuring a Game Developers Conference panel today, Xbox boss Phil Spencer praised Steam and what the company has done for PC gaming over the past ten years. “They’ve been the backbone of PC gaming for the last decade,” Spencer said.Microsoft’s Phil Spencer: Xbox Gamers Should “Have a Voice” in Game FundingRe/codeXbox One: Microsoft introducing online … Read more
Atlanta police chief’s son arrested on suspicion of shopliftingWSB AtlantaThe son of the Atlanta police chief and current firefighter, is in trouble with the law after he was allegedly caught shoplifting. Firefighter Thomas Turner is the son of Atlanta Police Chief George Turner. A shoplifting case normally doesn’t make the … …read more Source: Atlanta … Read more
Las Vegas Review-JournalComedian George Wallace, left, and his attorney Dominic Gentile leave courtroom 15C in the Clark County Regional Justice Center during the early stages of Wallace’s civil case against the Bellagio in Las Vegas on March 20, 2014. The case stems from an …Strip comedian is suing Bellagio for $9 million over injuryLas Vegas … Read more
E! OnlineIn case you’ve been living under a rock all morning, it was revealed that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West snagged the cover of Vogue for the magazine’s April issue, and that’s a big deal. Why? Well, first of all, it’s Vogue—the magazine of all magazines and …Names & Faces: Eminem and Rihanna add a … Read more
Wall Street JournalThe effects of Western sanctions against Russia rippled across the country and beyond—hitting Russian shares, snarling some electronic payments inside the country and sending traders scrambling to assess whether they could still deal with a big …Ukraine crisis: March 21 as it happenedTelegraph.co.ukPutin laughs off Western sanctions as Russia officially annexes CrimeaHaaretzRussia’s aggression … Read more
BBC SportPremiership: Worcester Warriors 11-13 London Wasps. WORCESTER (3) 11. Try: Betty; Pens: Pennell, Lamb. WASPS (3) 13. Try: Cooper-Woolley; Con: Goode; Pens: Goode 2. Worcester old boy Andy Goode kicked a last-minute conversion as Wasps …Worcester Warriors 11 London Wasps 13Premiership RugbyResult: Late London Wasps try denies Worcester Warriors first win of seasonSports MoleWorcester … Read more
USA TODAYMen’s basketball coach Buzz Williams is leaving his job at Marquette to take the head job at Virginia Tech, a person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports Friday evening. ESPN.com is reporting that it’s a seven-year deal.Sources: Buzz Williams to HokiesESPNReport: Marquette’s Buzz Williams set to take Virginia Tech … Read more
The GuardianUp a steep staircase behind a hidden doorway in London‘s Chinatown, past a bouncer who’s likely to turn you away if you’re not young, cute or hip (ideally all three), and does so in a manner that makes Putin look like Nicholas Parsons, lies … …read more Source: London Restaurant News From Google News
Good news for Cleveland Browns’ Brian Hoyer: Matt Schaub traded to Raiders …The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer doesn’t have to be looking over his shoulder — for now. The Browns were “seriously interested” in acquiring Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, a source told cleveland.com, but he was traded to the … and … Read more
Penn Live11 pick in the 2014 NFL draft. They’re in position to address areas of need but aren’t tipping their hand when it comes to their feelings on Locker and his merits as a franchise quarterback. Tennessee could also be in the market for a cornerback in the …Falcons to work out OLB Anthony BarrESPN … Read more
Chron.com (blog)A new facility for private jets at Hobby Airport will open Friday night during a ceremony that will include a fashion show and displays of aircraft and luxury cars. The expansion of the Million Air Houston facility at Hobby Airport is another … …read more Source: Houston News From Google
Oakland LocalThe Oakland City Attorney’s office spent at least $42,020 on outside council for the Olsen case. (Hiring outside council to assist with major lawsuits is a common practice.) Oakland will pay $1.8 million of the settlement, the city’s insurance carrier …Lawyer: Vet reaches $4.5M settlement with OaklandNorthwest Herald all 143 news articles …read more … Read more
Oakland LocalThe Oakland City Attorney’s office spent at least $42,020 on outside council for the Olsen case. (Hiring outside council to assist with major lawsuits is a common practice.) Oakland will pay $1.8 million of the settlement. The city’s insurance carrier …Lawyer: Vet reaches $4.5M settlement with OaklandFresno Bee all 96 news articles …read more … Read more
Sydney Morning HeraldA British newspaper has claimed to have obtained the full transcript of communication in the cockpit of Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 before it mysteriously disappeared. The alleged transcript lasts just 54 minutes, from its taxi on the runway to its …Malaysian Airlines MH370: liveTelegraph.co.ukUK paper claims it has Malaysia Airlines flight 370 … Read more
whnt.com(CNN)- Don’t want to run into your ex? Now, there’s an app to avoid that. Cloak is a free I-Phone app that helps you avoid running into the people you’d rather not see at all. The app pulls location information from Foursquare and Instagram, other social media …Want to Avoid People? There’s An App for … Read more
Restaurant tax passes in LondonInsurance News Net (press release)March 21– It will cost more to eat out in London beginning in July. The second reading of an ordinance to establish a 3 percent restaurant tax passed five to two at Thursday’s meeting of the London City Council. Mayor Troy Rudder and council members … and … Read more
GDC 2014: ‘Seabeard’ By Hand Circus Looks AwesomeTouch ArcadeNot long ago we posted the announcement trailer of Seabeard, a new game from the developers of Rolando developed in partnership with Backflip Studios. Back then, we really didn’t know what you do in the game as it seemed like you do everything. Well … and more … Read more
CNETIndeed, space has always been at a premium at SFO due to its location on San Francisco Bay, but that’s especially true for the two runways in question. Not only are 1 Left and 1 Right the airport’s two shortest runways (8,646 feet and 7,500 feet …SFO delays likely this summer due to airport runway … Read more