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Super Bowl City to heavily impact traffic in San FranciscoKGO-TV… or has Flash disabled. Super Bowl City to heavily impact traffic in San Francisco. In honor of its 50th year, this year’s festivities will be the longest celebration in Super Bowl history, which could mean road closures in San Francisco for up to …A San … Read more
With Steve Kerr ineligible, NBA reviewing who can coach West All-StarsESPNNEW YORK — With Steve Kerr back on the Golden State bench, the NBA is trying to determine who will coach the Western Conference All-Stars. Kerr returned from back surgery Friday for the Warriors’ 122-110 win but is ineligible to coach in this season’s …With … Read more
Council unaware of Wave demandDallas Morning NewsTop city of Dallas officials, including City Manager A.C. Gonzalez, knew for at least two weeks that City Hall was under heavy pressure to immediately find a solution to a problem that has plagued it for years — an expensive and unsafe whitewater …Why All the Secrecy About the … Read more
Ethan J. Skolnick: Miami Heat drops fourth in row as forecast gets cloudierMiami Herald (blog)Luol Deng tried to return to normalcy for a bit, removing the cheap shades he had been wearing most of the day, and revealing his blood-red right eye. He could only last so long, before the light in the locker room … Read more
‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’: New Marvel Movie Characters Great And Small Revealed [Spoilers]The InquisitrGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 rumors are buzzing around the Internet and the next whisper from the grapevine comes to the Marvel web-o-sphere via Geek. Keep in mind, take the rumors with a grain of salt as even director James … Read more
Stop S.F. commuter shuttles until we know their effectSan Francisco ChronicleBut on Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will hear an appeal of this plan to replace the 18-month pilot program with a permanent one. The pilot program ends Jan. 31. The appeal is based on: • the absence of an environmental impact report … Read more
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Denver Fire Chief ChargedCBS LocalDENVER (CBS4)– The woman accused of stabbing Denver Fire Chief Eric Tade earlier this week has been charged. Marlene Zacevich-Rodriguez, 42, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. She remains in custody …Woman accused of stabbing Denver Fire Chief officially chargedThe Denver Post Woman … Read more
Broncos Fan At Farrallon SF Picks Denver Over New England #NFLPlayoffs – Video Austin, the bartender at Farrallon SF at 400 Post St., not only picks Denver over New England but has the tattoo to show his Broncos fandom. Of course, the Oakland Raiders are better! The video then includes my friends Beth Schnitzer and … Read more
Three New TV Shows With Religious SubplotsHuffington PostBeyond that, though, the show’s most significant religious explorations come from Sister Celine and Father Jude, who are tasked with investigating the biblical prophecies surrounding the end times, including the identities of false messiahs and perhaps …and more …read more From:: TV Shows News On Google News
Budweiser Clydesdales hoof it on the Las Vegas Strip for Beer Park grand openingExaminer.comGiddy-up to the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday, Jan. 30, to watch the big and beautiful Budweiser Clydesdales promenade down the boulevard to Paris Las Vegas for the the opening of Beer Park, the Strip’s first rooftop bar and grill. The horses … Read more
Forget flowers, send your Valentine a Star Wars bouquetMashableIf you’ve got a special Star Wars fan in your life this Valentine’s Day—or just hate the fact that flowers eventually die—you’re in luck. Retailer ThinkGeek completely upped the gift-giving game Friday with the debut of its plush Valentine’s Day … …read more From:: Star Wars News … Read more
Developer interest in VR doubles, while Nintendo is in declineNanoNews (blog)The feedback obtained was from 2,000 game developers from around the world. These include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com and network of sites, the Game Developers Conference Europe, the Game Career …More and More Developers Are Creating Virtual Reality Games, Claims GDC … Read more
Equal Rights Fight Brewing in San FranciscoNBC Bay AreaA San Francisco widower says he’s not getting benefits he deserves after the death of his partner. (Published Friday, Jan. 22, 2016). A San Francisco widower says he’s not getting benefits he deserves after the death of his partner. It’s been more than …SF man sues after … Read more
Broncos Fan At Farrallon SF Picks Denver Over New England #NFLPlayoffs – Video Austin, the bartender at Farrallon SF at 400 Post St., not only picks Denver over New England but has the tattoo to show his Broncos fandom. Of course, the Oakland Raiders are better! The video then includes my friends Beth Schnitzer and … Read more
Broncos use technology to deepen fan supportThe Denver PostNot every fan can attend Sunday’s game, and the Denver Broncos know it. So to help fans go beyond watching the game on TV or liking “Go Broncos!” posts on Facebook, the team has rolled out new tech to build up excitement before the game. Just last … Read more
The Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin leaves Friday’s press conference after he announced that he had fired coach …cleveland.comAs he answered questions from reporters, Griffin provided insight into the reasons and timing behind his decision. Following is a look at nine quotes that shed some light on why it happened, why it happened now, and … Read more
Ben Davis, Bay Lights Creator, Talks #SB50 Celebration – Video Ben Davis, creator of The Bay Lights, talked with me about the origin of his awe-inspiring project that has transformed the West Side of the San Francisco/ Oakland Bay Bridge. The Bay Lights will be the focus of a special Super Bowl celebration to be … Read more
Ben Davis, Bay Lights Creator, Talks #SB50 Celebration – Video Ben Davis, creator of The Bay Lights, talked with me about the origin of his awe-inspiring project that has transformed the West Side of the San Francisco/ Oakland Bay Bridge. The Bay Lights will be the focus of a special Super Bowl celebration to be … Read more
Dear Tyronn Lue: The Cleveland Cavaliers have given you the hardest job in the NBA — Terry Pluto (photos)cleveland.comI’m sure you know that from the moment James came back to Cleveland, Blatt was placed in an almost impossible situation. He was hired before James returned. He was supposed to help develop a young team with … Read more
Their Boss Stays on the Sideline, but Obama Aides Tilt to ClintonNew York TimesMr. Obama has said he will not endorse a candidate during the primaries; his advisers are careful not to root publicly for anyone. But the White House is working with Mrs. Clinton’s campaign in ways large and small. Their two staffs consult … Read more
‘Vampire Diaries’ actress Candice King is on maternity leave — when will she return?Zap2ItCaroline Forbes fans might want to get their fill of the fan-favorite baby vampire in the coming months, because the actress is about to bid farewell to “The Vampire Diaries” for an extended break. Candice King (formerly Candice Accola) — the actress … Read more
Warriors‘ roadblock to record: SpursOrlando SentinelAs we arrive at the midway point of the season, the Golden State Warriors are still taking on opponents two at a time: They’re facing today’s NBA and yesterday’s ghosts. They’re chasing another ring and revered history — the all-time best 72-10 …The Spurs’ Bench Could Probably Make The Playoffs … Read more
Atlanta weather | Another round of snow on the wayAtlanta Journal ConstitutionIt’s the perfect night to stay inside and off the roads, metro Atlanta. By late Friday afternoon, the predicted frozen precipitation had moved in, dropping sleet across north metro counties. Snow followed and temperatures continued to drop into the …6 reasons Atlanta hates winter … Read more
Academy Awards Announcing Major ChangesABC News{“id”:36459847,”title”:”Academy Awards Announcing Major Changes”,”duration”:”1:13″,”description”:”New makeover for Oscars promises more women and more diversity in the Academy.”,”url”:”/WNT/video/academy–awards-announcing-major-36459847″ … …read more From:: Academy Awards News By Google News
Don Welsh leaving Choose ChicagoCrain’s Chicago BusinessThe head of Chicago’s tourism bureau is leaving for a new role running Washington, D.C.-based tourism advocacy group Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), according to a DMAI news release. Don Welsh, who has served as CEO of city … …read more From:: Chicago News By Google News
Taoglas expands IoT design center in San DiegoThe San Diego Union-TribuneTaoglas USA has expanded its radio frequency antenna design center in San Diego to help automotive, medical device and other companies add Internet of Things connectivity to their products. The company said Friday that it is moving into a …Test and Measurement: New IoT test … Read more
Police see epidemic of K2 overdosing in downtown DallasWFAADALLAS – It’s becoming an all-too-routine sight in downtown Dallas: An ambulance and police responding to yet another suspected K2 overdose, often in the city’s busy West End. Sometimes, those overdosing on the drug take off their clothes or walk right …Police Investigate K2 Overdoses In Downtown … Read more
Oakland: Man shot near West Oakland BART stationSan Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A man was dropped off at a hospital after he was shot Friday afternoon near the West Oakland BART station, police said. The victim was dropped off around 3:35 p.m. Friday at Highland Hospital, according to Oakland police. He told deputies … …read … Read more
Rent Hikes in San Diego to Cool This Year: ZillowNBC 7 San DiegoAccording to a study released Friday by Zillow, rent is expected to only grow by 1.4 percent this year, down from a 4.1-percent increase last year. Zillow lists the rent index for San Diego at $2,348, compared to $2,316 in 2015. Other cities … Read more
Winter Weather Emergency Declared in NYC Ahead of Nor’easterNBC New YorkThe powerful nor’easter that has already begun pummeling the mid-Atlantic is swirling its way toward the tri-state, bringing blasting winds, heavy snow and coastal flooding with it, Storm Team 4 says. Blizzard warnings were issued early Friday for all …Blizzard Forecast Prompts Warnings From East … Read more
2016 East-West Shrine Game rosters: Defensive NFL Draft prospectsNiners NationThe 2015 college football regular season and post-season have come and gone, which means the NFL draft season is upon us; therefore, let the uncontrolled giddiness commence! In the next two weeks, three college football all-star games will help NFL … …read more From:: NFL Draft … Read more
Officer among 19 arrested in Houston prostitution stingChron.comErin Kaiser was arrested and charged with prostitution as part of a two-day sex sting conducted Jan. 20-21, 2016 by Harris County Constable Pct. 4. Erin Kaiser was arrested and charged with prostitution as part of a two-day sex sting conducted Jan. 20 …and more …read more From:: … Read more
How Blizzard 2016 Stacks Up Against Chicago’s SnowstormsNBC ChicagoBut according to the National Weather Service, that’s exactly what happened in January of 1967. Chicago and O’Hare International Airport were crippled for “several days.” About 20,000 cars and 500 buses were left stranded on roads. The big snow …and more …read more From:: Chicago Weather News … Read more
Massive Fault Lines Run Deep Underneath Dallas HospitalsNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthMassive fault lines run deep underground directly beneath Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field and the city’s medical district, NBC 5 has learned. A new report from NBC 5’s media partners at The Dallas Morning News reveals that … …read more From:: Dallas News … Read more
Exposing sex abusers is the best use of social media everNew York PostSay what you will about social media — that it’s distracting and alienating — but it’s become a new and powerful way to share and elicit support for the victims of abuse. Especially for people in the entertainment industry, whose followers number in … Read more