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Waterloo Cedar Falls CourierAMES | Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly struggled to gain his composure and describe the moment he shared with Hallie Christofferson after she was subbed out for the final time at Hilton Coliseum Saturday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA women’s …Seminoles turn to defense in NCAA basketball winTallahassee Democrat … Read more
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Washington PostNEW YORK. For “Mad Men” creator and show runner Matthew Weiner, the reality is beginning to sink in. The series returns to AMC for the first half of its seventh and final season in April, and Weiner is currently toiling away on Episode 9 — leaving just five …‘Mad Men’ stars ‘grieving’ over the … Read more
The GuardianAsia will face new challenges over food security because of climate change. Photograph: Jiang Kehong/AP. People in coastal regions of Asia, particularly those living in cities, could face some of the worst effects of global warming, climate experts will warn …Climate Change Could Slow Down Deep Ocean Current, Causing ‘Serious …International Business TimesClimate change … Read more
TechCrunchIn its effort to curtail access to Twitter, Turkey is getting more aggressive with a block of the service’s IP address, according to sources inside Turkey as well as a DNS provider. That means that changing their DNS server, whether it be Google DNS or …Turkey doubles down on Twitter blockFinancial TimesTurkey’s attempt to ban … Read more
Man wanted for setting off Molotov cocktails at Houston gas stationChron.comAuthorities are searching for a man who several Moltov cocktails, starting a fire near a gas station in southwest Houston shortly before noon Saturday. The Community Volunteer Fire Department was called to a Valaro gas station at Sugarland Howell and … and more …read more … Read more
Impact of higher minimum wage debatedNapa Valley RegisterOakland-based Insight Center for Community Economic Development calculates a self-sufficiency standard for counties in California, which reflects the costs of basic expenses such as transportation, food, housing, health care, child care and taxes. In … …read more Source: Oakland Restaurant News From Google News
People MagazineThe actress – who was hospitalized and sent to an in-patient treatment facility after a public meltdown last July – was attending an event at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in L.A., where she is now enrolled. “#FIDMDEBUT” she tagged …Amanda Bynes looks happy, healthy at Los Angeles fashion showNew York Daily … Read more
Denver PostAs the leading scorer for the University of Denver lacrosse team, visiting Rutgers had a keen eye on the true freshman from the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. And because of this weekend’s Denver March Powwow at the Denver Coliseum — and the …Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Falls at No. 5 DenverRutgers Scarlet … Read more
FanSidedAfter the overhaul which included cutting former first-round draft pick Brandon Weeden and journeyman Jason Campbell, the Cleveland Browns are more than certainly in the market for a quarterback in the upcoming 2014 NFL Draft. Last week, according to … …read more Source: NFL Draft News Feed By Google
Miami, NY Argentine restaurant owner drowns after jumping in river to save man …Montreal GazetteMIAMI – The founder of a popular Argentine restaurant in Miami and New York City was found dead in a river in India after he jumped in to help a man struggling in the current, according to a statement released Saturday … Read more
Miami, NY restaurant owner’s body found in IndiaYahoo NewsMIAMI (AP) — The founder of a popular Argentine restaurant in Miami and New York City was found dead in a river in India after he jumped in to help a man struggling in the current, according to a statement released Saturday by his restaurant group. and … Read more
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionBill Belichick and Mike Tomlin were in the Amway Center stands for Saturday’s NCAA tournament game between top-seeded Florida and snarly Pittsburgh. No doubt the two NFL coaches were drawn to the promise of bodies slamming into each other for 40 …Wilbekin carries Florida to Sweet 16ReutersLouisville Wins to Join Florida in Final … Read more
Critics: Nashville mayor’s local pitch ends at chartersThe TennesseanWhen it comes to forcing cities to allow guns in municipal parks, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has objected on grounds that those sorts of decisions are best made locally, not by the state. And as Dean observes state maneuvering that would squelch his … …read more Source: … Read more
In Kiev, Ukrainians want revolutionary changeWashington PostKIEV, UKRAINE — Inside his army-style tent, one of many pitched on Kiev’s most famous square and bigger than some Ukrainian apartments, Vitaliy Vygupaev rises hospitably from his laptop. He came to the Maidan — Independence Square — on New … …read more Source: Kiev News From Google
Huffington PostBetween Doritos trotting out Lady Gaga, Samsung tapping Jay-Z and Kanye West, and iTunes hosting Coldplay, corporate-sponsored music clearly dominated SXSW in 2014, but what I found most notable was the overwhelming hip-hop presence in the …SXSW 2014DIY Magazine all 2 news articles …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google News
Voice of AmericaRussian forces have seized the last major Ukrainian military base in Crimea. Russian troops fired shots and used armored vehicles to smash through the gates of Belbek air base Saturday. Ukrainian forces offered no resistance. They sang their country’s …Russian Force Takes Over Ukrainian Base Next to Airport in CrimeaNew York TimesRussian troops … Read more
NewsdayKanye West’s campaign to get fiancee Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue magazine has finally paid off, The Associated Press reports. They appear in a photo by Annie Leibovitz on the front of the April issue. The photo shows Kardashian wearing a white …Actors spoof Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Vogue coverTVNZSeth Rogen posts … Read more
CMT.comGeorge Strait may not actually hang his hat in Tennessee, but that didn’t stop the crowd from singing every word to “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” and many more hits during his sold-out show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Friday night (March 21). and more …read more Source: Nashville News From Google … Read more
ABC OnlineA former victim of sexual abuse by priests will sit on a new commission created to root out paedophilia in the Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday. Pope Francis in a statement revealed the first eight names of officials who will sit on the commission, …Pope Francis appoints former child victim to church … Read more
Financial TimesTurkey doubled down on its decision to block Twitter at the weekend, amid near-unanimous international criticism of the ban, which the US has compared to book burning. Many users in the country reported that work-arounds that had previously given them …Turkey hits at Twitter in ban rowIrish IndependentTurks face new Net curbs after Twitter … Read more
FOXSports.comIt could be the latest offseason Cold War-style battle between NFC West rivals Seattle and San Francisco. • Are the Eagles so desperate to say good riddens to the skilled WR that they would consider cutting him? … So why would the Eagles want to ship …Vick, Jackson once produced magicESPN (blog)Jets sign Vick to … Read more
Los Angeles TimesPHOTOS: Religious movies at the box office. Though “God’s Not Dead” was not made available for review prior to opening, the film’s website has numerous endorsements, including praise from Daytona 500 champ Trevor Bayne, Olympic gold medalist …‘God’s Not Dead’ Rocking Box Office in Stunning Debut — Per-Screen Average …TheBlaze.comPure Flix Releases First … Read more
3rd person killed in SXSW crash laid to restKXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN)-A woman killed in the deadly crash at South-by-Southwest last week has been laid to rest. Sandy Le was initially injured in the crash. She died of her injuries this past Sunday. She was laid to rest in her hometown of Pass Christian, … and more … Read more
WPRO(NEW YORK) — Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wants consumers and government regulators to stand up for stronger net neutrality rules. In a new blog post on Thursday, Hastings ripped the largest Internet service providers for poor service. “The essence of net …AT&T slams Netflix; calls network traffic proposal ‘arrogant’State ColumnAT&T exec takes to the Internet, … Read more
The Plain DealerNot only did Masterson volunteer the news that he’d be willing to accept shorter contract terms to stay in Cleveland – not long after Cincinnati’s Homer Bailey signed for six years and $105 million – when the Indians ended negotiations three weeks …Justin Masterson talks break offESPNCleveland routs the RockiesUPI.comJustin Masterson ends extension … Read more
KING5.comAt least two people are reported dead after a huge mudslide came down on homes near Oso. At least five adults and a six-month-old baby were taken to a local hospital. There is no word on their conditions. The slide has cut off the city of Darrington …Sheriff: 2 killed in big Washington state mudslideTheNewsTribune.com … Read more
Brantford ExpositorThey show my team winning many times,” Cutler, 50, said from his chair in the viewing gallery on Saturday as he took a break in the action on Saturday in the qualifying trials for the Winter Games to be played in North Bay next year. “Sometimes it hasn … …read more Source: Winter Olympics … Read more
The Seattle TimesThe National Transportation Safety Board has made a preliminary review of three security-camera recordings showing the moments before the KOMO-TV helicopter crashed near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Broad Street in Seattle on Tuesday …Seattle Chopper Rotated Before Deadly CrashABC NewsSeattle news helicopter rotated 360 degrees before crash, NTSB saysFox NewsSeattle helicopter … Read more
RollingStone.comIt’s been 30 years since Kevin Bacon conquered repression in a small town with his infectious dancing, but the dude still has the moves. On the Tonight Show last night to promote his TV show The Following, the 55-year-old actor celebrated his breakthrough …Bacon Sizzles With Footloose on Fallon (Video)Guardian Liberty VoiceKevin Bacon Revisits Footloose … Read more
GDC 2014: This War of Mine – The Ultimate Serious GameThe EscapistThe idea that games can’t describe important social topics like the effect of war on the civilian population is kind of bullshit. War is a game. Moving pieces on a board is frighteningly similar to how generals deploy units on a battlefield. Modern … … Read more
MasterCard Investigates Report Of DMV BreachCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — A spokesman from MasterCard says it is investigating reports of a potential breach at the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Seth Eisen says the breach is not with MasterCard’s systems. KrebsOnSecurity.com was the first to … and more …read more Source: Los Angeles News By … Read more
Bradenton HeraldMIAMI — The founder of a popular Argentine restaurant in Miami and New York City was found dead in a river in India after jumping in to help a man struggling in the current, according to a statement Saturday from the restaurant group. Hector Rolotti …Founding Partner Of Novecento Restaurants Found Dead In IndiaWBFS … Read more
Chron.comJohn Nuckols of Houston fishes at the Texas City Dike Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Texas City. The Texas City Dike jutting into Galveston Bay nearly one year after Hurricane Ike. Fisherman on the Texas City Dike Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in Texas …Barge leaking oil in Galveston Bay after collision near HoustonDallas Morning NewsBarge … Read more
The Fiscal Times“When I smoke in San Francisco I feel like everyone is judging me.” As confessions go, it’s not the most revealing — yet the post may say something about the site it appeared on: the five-week old social media site Secret. As the name implies, posts …Froma Harrop: Anonymous social media apps rate … Read more