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NCAA Forbids DFS Sites from Advertising During Basketball ChampionshipsFlushdrawThose events, according to the New York Times, which acquired the letter sent to the companies, are the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. It may sound slightly odd that the NCAA could dictate whether or not a company runs commercials on …DraftKings, FanDuel barred from advertising … Read more
Joe Biden Not Running For President – Clinton Biden Ticket? – Video Joe Biden, the Vice President, is not running for President. And while he picked Back To The Future Day to announce the news, here’s my question. Why not a Hillary Clinton – Joe Biden ticket? via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/ayIJdaltlPc
Judge consulted Edison on San Onofre dealThe San Diego Union-TribuneThe judge endorsed the settlement, which was approved later by the California Public Utilities Commission in November 2014. The deal has since come under fire — even from consumer groups that approved it — because of a constant stream of recent … …read more From:: CPUC … Read more
Big East reacts to new NCAA basketball rulesSetonianThe new college basketball rules package is being welcomed with open arms by Big East coaches and players. College basketball will have a new look in 2015-16, as the NCAA will enter its first season under a new rules package that was introduced in June …Penn State men’s … Read more
Estrada comes up big as Blue Jays extend ALCSESPNTORONTO — The transaction is tucked neatly away in Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos’s Executive of the Year audition catalog. Nine months before Anthopoulos made dual trade-deadline splashes by adding star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and ace …Blue Jays’ Gibbons on Estrada’s Game 5 win: ‘Tonight was his … Read more
‘The Bad Seed’Entertainment WeeklySam and Dean turn to Rowena for help with Cas, and the Darkness discovers Hitler. by Samantha Highfill • @samhighfill · Share · Tweet · Share on Google+ · Share on Pinterest · Share on Tumblr. Enlarge Photo. Full size image Close. Share · Tweet · Share …‘Supernatural’: Prepare For A Side … Read more
Local veterans tour Washington DC with a green and gold twistFox11online.comThe Old Glory Honor flight took them on a mission to tour Washington D.C. memorials. To make the flight even more special, the people acting as escorts for the veterans are Packers alumni who are veterans themselves. FOX 11’s Alexa Santos will have a …Western … Read more
Chris Rock To Return As Academy Awards HostLA Canyon NewsHOLLYWOOD—Actor and comedian Chris Rock is set to host the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Oscar producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin formally made the announcement on Wednesday, …and more …read more From:: Academy Awards News By … Read more
Garmin launches three Forerunner Exercise Watches starting at $299Northern CalifornianGPS services major Garmin has launched three new exercise watches powered by GPS technology that track physical activity, running and resting period and can be worn all day long. Fitness trackers have been gaining popularity for the past few years in …Garmin unveils three new GPS … Read more
What does China’s fashion capital have to offer?CNNThe event, in its 14th edition, lures young designers from across the country, and compared to China Fashion Week in Beijing, is considered the country’s least ‘official’ or government-influenced event. Therefore, the shows are edgier, open-minded and …[Reporter’s column] Seoul Fashion Week has a long way to goThe … Read more
Blue Jackets notebook | Richards glad he stuck with BobrovskyColumbus DispatchFair or not, Sergei Bobrovsky has been singled out for blame during the Blue Jackets’ 0-7-0 start. Bobrovsky, after all, has an 0-5 record, an abhorrent 5.07 goals-against average, an ugly .835 save percentage and an $8.5 million salary. Despite …Lundqvist’s direct take on new … Read more
Why Jimmer Fredette has been such a big bust in the NBAYahoo SportsThe problem for Fredette – and his devoted collection of fans stretching from upstate New York to the middle of Utah – was the continued expectation that the craze would find a home of some kind in the NBA, where short shooting guards … Read more
Theater: Northampton Community College stages steampunk “Rocky Horror”Allentown Morning CallTyler Fernandez is Brad and Brenna Norlander is Janet in the Northampton Community College production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ opening today. Tyler Fernandez is Brad and Brenna Norlander is Janet in the Northampton Community College …‘OITNB’s’ Laverne Cox get’s ‘Rocky Horror’ roleUSA TODAY Laverne Cox … Read more
U of A Exhibit Focuses on Mass ShootingsKNWAAn exhibition at the University of Arkansas focuses on the more than 200 mass shootings that have taken place in the U.S. since Columbine. The exhibition, called Semi-Automatic, takes a closer look at mass shootings in the United States since 1999.and more …read more From:: Mass Shootings News … Read more
Oakland artists unveil mural after comrade’s shooting deathContra Costa TimesLeano Ramos the brother of artist Antonio Ramos speaks at an unveiling for a mural that his brother worked on along the 350 block of West Street in Oakland, Calif., on Oct. 21, 2015. Ramos was shot and killed during an argument with another man while … Read more
One injured in Denver hit-and-run; suspect later found, arrestedThe Denver PostA hit-and-run incident in Denver left one person seriously injured Wednesday evening, officials said. A susect vehicle was stopped a little over two hours later. The two-vehicle crash took place at Mississippi Avenue and Clay Street, according to the …and more …read more From:: Denver, … Read more
Brown taking next step as sophomore for WKUBowling Green Daily NewsSmith, a 5-foot-11 freshman guard/forward, was picked out by both Heard and Noble last week as a newcomer who’s been impressive early. The Fayetteville, Ga., native backed up that praise Saturday with a 10-point performance in the Hysteria scrimmage. …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News … Read more
Hong Kong stock exchange proposes ‘London connect scheme’ for metalsReuters UKIf implemented, it would enable market participants in Hong Kong, which comprise some of the biggest commodities importers in the world, to effectively hedge their trading exposure through the London Metal Exchange (LME), which is the global hub for …Home / HKEx plans London-Hong Kong … Read more
Strip arena owners launching VIP membership dealLas Vegas Review-JournalMark Faber, senior vice president for global partnerships at AEG, gives a tour of the new MGM-AEG arena located adjacent to New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Jason Ogulnik/Las Vegas Review-Journal … …read more From:: Las Vegas Strip News By … Read more
Mural where artist was fatally shot unveiled in West OaklandKTVU San Francisco… the completion of a mural in West Oakland that has become a symbol of hope and of heartbreak. “We’re standing in front of everything that is right about Oakland and everything that is wrong about Oakland,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf at the … Read more
NYCC and SDCC ’15: Portraying Mental Health in ComicsComics BeatMental illness has been a trope in comics-related properties ranging from Peanuts to Gotham, but do new sensitivities to mental health issues mean that it’s time for this to change? At this year’s San Diego and New York Comic-Cons, I had the privilege … …read more … Read more
Rickie Fowler looks to regain confidence in Las VegasUSA TODAYRickie Fowler and Las Vegas are a natural fit, even at this time of the year. Despite counting less than 10 days for his offseason — with one of those spent traveling back home after spending a few days in Japan for sponsor obligations immediately …and … Read more
Airbnb takes down controversial ads after offending San Francisco residentsBusiness InsiderSome of the ads offered funny San Francisco-centric suggestions, like having public works build escalators on the city’s steepest hills. But other ads offended San Francisco residents. One letter to the public library system said it should be spending …Airbnb ad campaign in San Francisco … Read more
Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers: Full Oakland Game PreviewBleacher ReportThe Oakland Raiders had two weeks of preparation for their Week 7 matchup with the San Diego Chargers, but that doesn’t make conquering their challengers an easier task. The Chargers’ 2-4 record isn’t indicative of Philip Rivers’ play. He’s on pace to …San Diego Chargers … Read more
Prosecution done, defense next in Las Vegas Strip fireball trialLas Vegas SunThe prosecution rested Wednesday in the death-penalty trial of a self-described pimp accused of killing three people in a shooting and fiery crash on the Las Vegas Strip. The defense begins Thursday, with a judge telling Ammar Harris he has to decide …Prosecution rests … Read more
PRESS DIGEST – Hong Kong – Oct 22ReutersOne in every four cigarettes smoked in Hong Kong last year was illicit, costing the government HK$2.5 billion ($323 million) lost in tax revenues, according to a study conducted by UK-based Oxford Economics and funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris.The six most boring banking jobs in Hong Kong … Read more
YouTube launches subscription service for $9.99 a monthLos Angeles TimesRobert Kyncl, YouTube’s chief business officer, unveils the Red subscription service in Playa Vista.) (Danny Moloshok / AP). Saba Hamedy and Paresh DaveContact Reporters. Next Wednesday, YouTube will begin selling $9.99-a-month subscriptions that …YouTube Red: Don’t Compare Us to NetflixAdAge.com (blog) Google to Launch Ad-Free YouTube … Read more
CPUC proposes to allow rate hikeVictorville Daily PressAPPLE VALLEY — The California Public Utilities Commission has proposed to allow a 28.7 percent rate increase for Apple Valley Ranchos Water customers, Apple Valley town officials announced Wednesday. The proposed decision could be adopted as … …read more From:: CPUC News By Google News
Honolulu Police Commission says it lacks ‘evidence’ to put police chief on leaveHawaii News NowThe chairman of the Honolulu Police Commission said the body won’t put Police Chief Louis Keahola on paid leave because they have “no evidence” of a federal criminal investigation targeting the chief. …read more From:: Honolulu News By Google News
X-Plus Releases Exclusive “Godzilla 2014 Roaring Version” Vinyl FigureCrunchyroll NewsHigh quality model makers X-Plus are releasing an exlusive vinyl figure featuring the titular character of the 2014 American Godzilla film. The “Toho 30cm Series Godzilla 2014 Limited Roaring Version” is a variant version of an earlier figure released … …read more From:: Godzilla News By … Read more
Peyton Reed Returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe!Superherohype.comPeyton Reed is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The Hollywood Reporter today brings word that the Ant-Man helmer has officially entered negotiations to direct the 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp. That’s not entirely a surprise, given Reed …Director Peyton Reed To Return For Marvel’s Ant-Man And … Read more
Las Vegas-Clark County fire services hearing delayedLas Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas put off its firefight with Clark County on Wednesday, delaying a second hearing on a burgeoning brouhaha over services provided by the city Fire Department in pockets of unincorporated county within city limits. City leaders — who heard a … …read more From:: Las Vegas … Read more
Chris Rock To Host 88th Academy AwardsWSB RadioIt’s official, Chris Rock will once again return as host of this year’s Academy Awards. Newsletters · RSS Feeds · Mobile. On-Air. The Clark Howard Show. Weekdays from 8-10pm, Clark Howard teaches you how to save more, spend less, and avoid getting …and more …read more From:: Academy … Read more
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson: ‘Back to The Land to take care of …cleveland.comCleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson (L) drives into the defense of Boston Celtics’ Joel Anthony for a foul in the fourth quarter April 12, 2014 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Celtics went on to win the game, 111-99. (John Kuntz / The … Read more
David Amerson And Keenan Allen Set To Reignite Childhood RivalryRaiders.com… and the University of California – Berkeley respectively, Amerson and Allen, along with Allen’s half-brother, and former Golden Bear quarterback, Zach Maynard moved to Florida to train in advance of the NFL Scouting Combine and eventually the NFL … …read more From:: NFL Combine News … Read more