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Davos, Switzerland – The mock (well, let’s call it fake) award given to Chevron Corporation for its alleged pollution in Ecuador failed to mention some important information about the group behind The Public Eye Award. Namely, that the sponsors of the mock award, www.amazonwatch.org, were part of the plaintiff’s lawsuit against Chevron in the Lago … Read more
Wily Monkeys Break Out of San Diego Zoo HabitatNBC 7 San DiegoFor a few, glorious moments, freedom belonged to two small monkeys who escaped their habitat at the San Diego Zoo on Friday. The two Wolf’s guenons somehow found a way out of their enclosure at the zoo’s Ituri Forest area — the first time … Read more
The Rise of TV’s Second SeasonWall Street JournalThe show, which returns Saturday, represents a new trajectory in television—a sophomore year for a show that most viewers didn’t watch right away. “Black Sails” accumulated 5.3 million average viewers an episode, with most people watching via DVR and …and more …read more From:: TV Shows News On … Read more
A Look At The Academy Awards And The Sundance KidsCBS LocalThe festival, which kicked off this week in Park City, Utah, has had a scattered record with the Oscars, but its track record for the night’s top award — best picture — has been steadily improving over the past few years. This year, “Whiplash” and … Read more
See Rare, Lively Fashion Photos From the ’60sNew York MagazineThe circumstances of the shoot were a bit haphazard: The British model was flying to New York for her first job with Vogue when Gus and his wife, Patricia — then a fashion editor at the New York Times — intercepted her. “My mother basically went … Read more
Kelly Brook laid bare as actress opens up on love life: I know nothing about …Mirror.co.ukHer love life has been more dramatic than any of her B-movie roles. With three failed engagements and a love-rat ex, Kelly Brook has found herself on the wrong side of heartbreak all too often. It would be easy for … Read more
Atlanta fire chief files discrimination complaint after losing his job over a …Washington PostAtlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran lost his job at the beginning of the year, following a controversy over a religious book he wrote that compared homosexuality to “pederasty” and “bestiality.” Now, Cochran has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal …Ex-Atlanta fire … Read more
Seattle mayor: NBA is ‘being straightforward with me,’ no plans for a team in …Yahoo Sports (blog)The NBA hasn’t had a team in Seattle since 2007-08, and the city won’t figure to have a team in its grasp any time soon. The fact that this is a sustained point of knowledge as opposed to breaking … Read more
Comic–Con To Leave San Diego? SDCC’s David Glanzer RespondsBleeding Cool Newssan_diego_convention_center_cci_of_sauron In the wise words of Douglas Adams, “don’t panic.” Comic–Con International is once again in the news for possibly considering a move from San Diego to [insert latest rumor here] as soon as their contract with …Vancouver car revs up Wizard World Comic Con … Read more
One year after loss of United Airlines hub, GCP identifies eight underserved …newsnet5.comSince United announced it was axing its hub in Cleveland last February, the number of daily departures from the airport has dropped from 240 to 140. Darin Haines, the chief technology officer for the technology company MCPc, said the changes impacted …and more … Read more
Yelp best restaurant in America is California barbecue jointExaminer.comLos Angeles area eateries beyond Saffron and Rose Ice Cream appearing on the Yelp best restaurants in America list for 2015 include Bronzed Aussie, Sessions West Coast Deli, Go Greek Yoghurt, Joe’s Falafel, Playground 2.0, and Commonwealth …and more …read more From:: Los Angeles Restaurants News By … Read more
That’s Showbiz, Kid! Chicago Star Jennifer Nettles Is Broadway.com’s Newest …Broadway.comJennifer Nettles: Grammy winner, newfound Broadway darling, and now…Broadway.com vlogger! The Sugarland singer, who will make her Great White Way debut in Chicago as Roxie Hart beginning February 2, is next in line to grab a camera and take us … …read more From:: Vlogger … Read more
Former college football stars in Brevard helping local youthFlorida TodayAfter his senior year at Charleston Southern, Kenny Johnson thought he’d get a look from some NFL teams, working out for scouts as a defensive back and special teams player. At 5-foot-7 and 172 pounds, he didn’t have the size to draw interest. But the … … Read more
Orlando tourist files lawsuit against United Airlines over ticket pricesOrlando Sentinel (blog)In the suit Scott Coulier, of Peoria County, Ill., claims he purchased three one-way tickets to Orlando International Airport on Jan. 27, 2014 for $182 each. Coulier, however, thinks United Airlines balked on its “Low Fare Guarantee” policy and …Week Adjourned: 1.23.15 – United … Read more
Strip marquee showcases artist’s videosLas Vegas Review-JournalDepending on the time you drive by, however, there’s something different glimmering on The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas‘ 65-foot marquee. Two different somethings. One looks like a dancing doll who sashays and sways, blows a kiss, waves and otherwise … …read more From:: Las Vegas Strip News By Google … Read more
‘The Wolfpack’ Tells of One New York Apartment With Seven Children Locked …New York TimesPARK CITY, Utah — It’s quite a tale: Seven children, all with waist-length hair, are raised on welfare in a messy four-bedroom apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. And they are almost never allowed to leave the house. For … Read more
How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared on FridayABC NewsThe stock market finished lower Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak, as U.S. companies reported mixed quarterly results. Shares of tissue and diaper maker Kimberly-Clark dropped after the company’s earnings fell short of expectations. Parcel …and more …read more From:: Dow Jones News By Google News
Murray State hires women’s soccer coachKTENMSC — Murray State College has a new head women’s soccer coach. The College has hired Cortney Wiesler to lead the team in its inaugural season. Coach Wiesler joins the Murray State College coaching staff after spending the last six years at the NCAA … …read more From:: Women’s Soccer … Read more
S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces the Annual Review of S&P/TSX Canadian …MarketWatchS&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P and their respective affiliates (collectively “S&P Dow Jones Indices”) do not sponsor, endorse, sell, or promote any investment fund or other investment vehicle that is offered by third parties and that seeks …S&P Dow Jones Indices … Read more
Clark: FSU football on verge of making NFL Draft historyTallahassee.comThe Florida State football program has a chance to break an incredible record in a few months. You guys remember the number 29, right? It carries some special meaning for the FSU football program obviously. Well, there’s a chance — a pretty good one, …Florida State … Read more
King of Youtube PewDiePie is the most followed vloggerDaily MailMOST RECENT. King of Youtube PewDiePie is the most followed vlogger. King of Youtube PewDiePie is the most followed vlogger. King of Youtube Felix Kjellberg (or PewDiePie as he is otherwise known as in internet land) is the most followed user on the … …read more … Read more
Anheuser-Busch Buys Seattle-Based Elysian BrewingWall Street JournalIn addition to the brewery, AB InBev also is acquiring the company’s four Seattle brewpubs. AB InBev has made a concerted push over the last four years to catch up with American consumers, who increasingly are trading mild-flavored lagers like Bud …Anheuser-Busch continues craft beer expansion with purchase of … Read more
Police ID three suspects in Cleveland Heights fatal shootingcleveland.comCLEVELAND, HEIGHTS, Ohio –- Police released the names of three men arrested after a fatal shooting Wednesday outside a Cleveland Heights apartment building. Devante Wood, Devante Williamson and Kelsey Lewis – all Cleveland Heights residents …Robert Dudley: Police identify suspects in Cleveland Heights fatal shootingnewsnet5.com3 charged in … Read more
Jailed fan suing NFL for $88 billion over Dez Bryant catchCBSSports.comColorado man Terry Hendrix is suing the NFL, Rodger Goodell, Dean Blandino and Gene Steratore, alleging “negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and also wreckless (sic) disregard”. The damages requested: $88,987,654,321.88, a tip of the cap to his case at …Cowboys fan sues NFL for $88 … Read more
New Graphics Cards Not Essential for DirectX 12GameSpotMore details will be disclosed in March during the Games Developers Conference, Microsoft added. Debate and confusion over DirectX 12’s compatibility with existing graphics cards had emerged on Wednesday, when Microsoft hosted its Windows 10 press …DirectX 12 Coming to Unity 5, Can Increase CPU-bound Game Performance by … Read more
FIVE Things (NOT 10: these are REAL) from the WINDOWS 10 eventThe RegisterAnalysis Microsoft offered a teaser of its work across its three main platforms yesterday, enough to give us an insight into how well Operation Relevance is going. It’s very much a work in progress. Here are the five key points on Windows 10 … Read more
Microsoft: PC gaming is very important to Windows 10 and the company’s successPolygonWhen a reporter asks if there is room for both Windows 10 gaming and Xbox One gaming at Microsoft, and says that to PC gamers “it looks like it’s more important for Microsoft to push Xbox than PC gaming,” Spencer says that’s a … Read more
Trail Blazers lose LaMarcus AldridgeESPNESPN NBA Insider Kevin Pelton discusses LaMarcus Aldridge’s thumb injury and what the Trail Blazers will do to fill his absence. Tags: NBA, LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers · Aldridge To Miss Six To Eight Weeks …Can Portland Trail Blazers Stay Elite Without Injured LaMarcus Aldridge?Bleacher ReportTrail Blazers lose LaMarcus Aldridge, … Read more
Black Keys cancel European tour dates following Patrick Carney shoulder injuryEntertainment WeeklyThe Black Keys have canceled the rest of their European leg of the Turn Blue World Tour due to drummer Patrick Carney’s shoulder injury. The tour was cancelled through their March 10 performance in Paris, France and is expected to pick back up on … Read more
Miami Sunset High School principal resigns after moldy juice, roach photos …Local 10LOCAL10 NEWS REPORTER GLENNA MILBERG LIVE IN SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE WITH THE STORY. Reporter: JANINE, NO DOUBT THERE IS AN ISSUE HERE, BUT IT IS NOT A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. IT’S A SANITATION ISSUE FOR SURE, AND THE …Dade School Superintendent Tours School Amid … Read more
Denver police trying to ID robber who mugged woman using walker after back …The Denver ChannelDENVER – Denver police are trying to identify a man who committed a strong-arm robbery on a woman recovering from back surgery and her boyfriend outside a Walgreens last week. The mugging happened at about 12:50 p.m. on Jan. 15 … Read more
St. George native’s documentary nominated for Academy AwardThe San Luis Obispo TribuneThe term, “Academy Award Nomination,” can now be used on his resume and in obtaining funding for future projects. Even if he doesn’t take home the award on Feb. 22, the nomination announcement was a game-changer for the young filmmaker.Stanford Student Film Earns Oscar … Read more
Sundance 2015: Nina Simone Doc Opens Fest With a RoarRollingStone.comIt’s become a recent-ish tradition for the Sundance Film Festival to kick off their opening night with not one but two selections: one narrative feature and one documentary. Given that Park City’s annual gathering of independent filmmakers, hard-to-please …‘What Happened, Miss Simone’: Sundance ReviewHollywood ReporterThe Best … Read more
NASA Unveils 100 Millionth Photo of the SunABC NewsSay Cheese! NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory released its 100 millionth image of the sun, adding an incredible milestone image to what was already a star-studded photo album. Capturing a photo of the glowing orb isn’t as simple as pressing one button.SOHO and Hinode offer new insight into … Read more
Eric Schmidt: ‘The Internet Will Disappear’PC MagazineThere are plenty of dying markets: DVD rentals, newspaper publishing, appliance repair. And, according to Google’s Eric Schmidt, the Internet. During an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Google executive chairman argued …Davos bosses fret over threats to Internet free tradeReutersAt Davos, it’s the best … Read more