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Up to seven typhoons and a hot 2015, Hong Kong Observatory predictsSouth China Morning Post (subscription)Beach goers relax in the water on a beach in Hong Kong. Photo: AFPLast year was Hong Kong’s – and the earth’s – hottest recorded year in over a century with temperatures between June and November averaging about 27.6 degrees … Read more
Civic lessons needed by all in Washington, DCOCRegisterRecent behavior from the president, along with Republican and Democrat members of Congress, show disregard for the principles of this country and that the Constitution is our “supreme law of the land.” It’s contrary to basic civics. You have a …and more …read more From:: Washington DC News … Read more
Are the Atlanta Hawks Running out of Gas?Bleacher ReportTo make matters worse, the Hawks are fading as the Cleveland Cavaliers rise. Though Atlanta still owns a firm hold on the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, the Cavaliers are an NBA-best 27-7 since LeBron James returned from his two-week sabbatical on …Hawks vs Spurs final score: … Read more
City looks into lack of public restrooms problem in downtown DenverFOX31 DenverDENVER — Downtown Denver is a great place to go, unless you have to “go” to the bathroom. The fact is there aren’t very many places for people to go, so the city is looking at ways to handle this potty problem. Public restrooms … Read more
All aboard San Francisco’s startup bus crazeThe VergeHe ordered himself a bottle of Happy Moose Juice, a San Francisco-based brand that sells organic libations in saturated primary colors. Blue Bottle coffee and Boxed Water are also available for purchase. “Sorry sir, we’re actually fresh out of that …San Francisco’s luxury bus puts your commute to … Read more
The Ascension’s WrestleMania 31 Roles Revealed, Daniel Bryan Attends SF …Wrestling Inc.… – As a reminder, there were no WWE Superstars tapings tonight before RAW as they were taped last week due to the WrestleMania week schedule changes. WWE did tape Fandango vs. Heath Slater for this week’s Main Event before RAW tonight.and more …read … Read more
Russell Westbrook Loses Triple-Double vs. Heat After NBA Makes Stat AdjustmentBleacher ReportThe triple-double Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook appeared to have in Sunday’s 93-75 victory over the Miami Heat has been rescinded. An official NBA review discovered that Westbrook only had nine rebounds to go with 12 points and 17 …NBA takes away Russell … Read more
Pregnant Hong Kong maid missing after telling friends she ‘planned to join IS …South China Morning Post (subscription)Leung Hing-ki, chairman of the Hong Kong TKI Association, which co-sponsored the cancelled prayer meeting, said he had not heard of any Indonesian maids joining IS. “Indonesians are very gentle people. Hong Kong people should not be worried … Read more
5 Mid-Round Pass-Rushers Who Will Interest the Chicago Bears in the DraftBleacher ReportThe Chicago Bears appeared to be a shoo-in to take a pass-rusher with the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft, but after signing outside linebacker Pernell McPhee to a long-term deal earlier this month, the team may wait to address the position … Read more
Adelaide actress pens an ‘Australian tragedy’InDailyThe Good Son cast: Eugenia Fragos, Renato Musolino, Adriana Bonaccurso and Demitrios Siri. Photo: Olivia Zanchetta. THEATRE | Adelaide actress Elena Carapetis describes her screenwriting debut play as her version of an Australian tragedy. The Good … …read more From:: Actress News By Google News
Son of Steve: Why Curry is the next NashESPN (blog)The Suns believed they had a draft-day trade in place with Golden State if Curry dropped to No. 7. Then Curry dropped to seventh and the Warriors dropped the deal. We never got to see Curry and Nash play together. What we’re seeing with Golden State … Read more
Hilary Duff in Beverly Hills days after coloring her blonde locks a strange blueDaily MailShe looked far from thrilled as she fed her parking meter in Beverly Hills on Monday. That may be because Hilary Duff dyed her hair an odd shade of blue last week. Though the 27-year-old stood managed to pull off a … Read more
Oakland Raiders stadium plan in motion, but obstacles remainLA Daily NewsNew mayor Libby Schaaf has mended fences by being more inclusive and transparent, according to Haggerty. The improved working relationship between the city and county, coupled with a ramped-up sense of urgency after the Raiders and Chargers …and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland … Read more
Outdoor apparel company Patagonia buys historic Honolulu buildingPacific Business News (Honolulu)The spokesman said the California-based company, which has two Hawaii locations, in Honolulu and in Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore, intends to preserve the 22,867-square-foot building at 941 Waimanu St. The property includes a lot size of 23,366 … …read more From:: Honolulu News By … Read more
NCAA basketball: Vogel gets a taste of the tournamentSt. Cloud TimesThe former St. Cloud State women’s basketball assistant coach (2010-13) just capped her second season as an assistant at Division I Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Phoenix fell 80-70 to Princeton in a first round NCAA Tournament game this past Saturday in … …read more From:: NCAA … Read more
The Economist explainsThe Economist (blog)It is illegal for unrelated men and women to fraternise, so friends chat on social media. Facebook has become a way of picking up a date, taking over from young people turning on Bluetooth and searching for random connections. Frustrated Saudis can … …read more From:: Social Media News By Google … Read more
Report: Arkansas played college football’s toughest schedule in 2014NBCSports.comPhil Steele’s 2015 college football spring prospectus is out, which provides more information than one human brain could ever hope to process. The first page offers a look at last year’s strength of schedule rankings, which are different than the NCAA’s. …read more From:: College Football News … Read more
Dogs Rescued From Midwest Puppy Mills Arrive In DenverCBS LocalDENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Dumb Friends League released pictures on Monday after volunteers rescued 30 dogs from puppy mills over the weekend in the Midwest. The dogs are now receiving care in Colorado. They range in age from 4 months to 10 …30 dogs rescued … Read more
Once a ‘Star Wars‘ set, Tunisian town now features in battle against ISISCNN(CNN) The desert and dun-colored cliffs around the town of Tataouine were once the backdrop for the movie “Star Wars,” much of which was filmed in this neglected corner of Tunisia in 1976. This struggling town on the fringes of the Sahara still … Read more
Armando Salguero: Miami Dolphins convinced rebuilding on the fly will workMiamiHerald.com (blog)Miami Dolphins executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum is a student of that terrible New York winter of discontent because the housecleaning that followed helped bring him to the team as a contract negotiator under a new brain trust headed by Bill …Miami Dolphins considering … Read more
Cal Defeats Kansas in Match One at SDSU Farms InvitationalCal AthleticsThe Bears claimed a 3-2 win to advance to the championship bracket in the first edition of the revamped Farms Invitational. Cal, seeded seventh for the tournament and taking on 10th-seeded Kansas, advances to take on second-seeded Tennessee in the … …read more From:: California … Read more
One Big Change Marvel Made To Ant-Man During ReshootsCinema BlendWhen Marvel released the first Ant-Man synopsis last year, it labeled protagonist Scott Lang as a con-man. However, an updated version from January listed him as a “master thief.” This doesn’t seem like much of a distinction, but it’s very possible …As It Turns Out, Marvel’s … Read more
How committed are the Oakland Raiders to running back Trent Richardson?AL.comThe Oakland Raiders are on the hook for at least $600,000 for giving running back Trent Richardson another chance in the NFL. The former Alabama All-American signed a two-year, $3.85 million contract, with another $4.1 million available in incentives … …read more From:: Oakland Raiders … Read more
Spike in default notices seen for Las Vegas valley homesKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — New numbers show Nevada’s housing market could be headed for trouble. Notice of default, which is the beginning stage of a foreclosure, saw a sharp rise in its numbers last month. According to RealtyTrac, more than 350 default notices were … …read more … Read more
Angelique Boyer Dead: Hoax Claims Telenovela Actress Killed In Car CrashThe InquisitrThe report came from a website designed to look like a popular news site, claiming that the 26-year-old actress was killed in a car accident. The report claimed that Angelique Boyer was killed when her car was struck by a pickup truck while driving … Read more
Former First Hawaiian Bank CEO Horner buys Honolulu’s Unity House propertyPacific Business News (Honolulu)Former First Hawaiian Bank CEO Don Horner, through a real estate investment firm he owns with his family, has purchased the Unity House Inc. property in Honolulu on Ala Wai Boulevard in Waikiki, with long-term plans to develop an apartment rental …and … Read more
How an NBA Team Thinks About Data, Talent, and Pricingblogs.hbr.org (blog)Basketball is on the brain in March. And while the differences are aplenty between college basketball and professional hoops, this sports season got us thinking about the business of athletics. Between ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandising, and … …read more From:: NBA News By Google News
Veterans just looking for opportunities at NFL combineNorwalk ReflectorWhen he first heard about the NFL veteran combine, former Washington quarterback Keith Price wasn’t sure he wanted to send in an application. “I was just looking for it to be a letdown again, man,” he said. “I didn’t want to get too high.” For once in … Read more
Fashion Week Istanbul Wrap-Up: The Shows End With Homegrown Talents and …Style.comThe last day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul started with Bashaques, a first-timer. Long oversize coats, crop tops, and maxi-length leather vests combined with leather skirts were the stars of the show, and whisky brown, soft pink, and watery … …read more From:: Fashion … Read more
ESPN Suggests Oakland Raiders Should Draft Marcus MariotaJust Blog Baby (blog)Derek Carr has been anointed the future of the Oakland Raiders at the quarterback position, a 2014 second round pick who might finally provide the answer the team has been looking for since Rich Gannon retired. Winning the final three home games of …Why Oakland … Read more
Australian Defence Force seeking next generation of soldiers on gaming review …Courier MailThe ADF has bought advertising space on popular gaming review sites IGN and Neoseeker, promoting the excitement and real-world adventure of life in the armed forces. High intensity videos boosted by heavy rock music frequently run before game reviews …and more …read more … Read more
Atlanta entrepreneur to scope out franchise with $450K winWSB AtlantaAn Atlanta entrepreneur anticipates buying a franchise with nearly half-a-million dollars in winnings from the Georgia Lottery. Michael Rutledge, 32, won $450,020 playing KENO! Kroger #0491, 3871 Peachtree Road S.E. in Atlanta, sold the winning ticket.and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News
SF Artist’s 15-Foot-Wide Star Wars Painting Up For Sale At $200000CBS LocalSan Francisco artist Robert Xavier Burden has combined high art with a love for Star Wars to create a massive ode to “a galaxy far, far away.” The 15 foot by 8 foot oil painting titled “The 20th Century Space Opera” combines Star Wars … Read more
Houston mayor attends fundraiser for murder victimKHOUHOUSTON – F-Bar hosted a fundraiser for a murdered man Sunday night, and featured several high-profile guests. The fundraiser was for 22-year-old Juan Carlos Ramirez, who was killed as he left F Bar on March 11. Houston Mayor Annise Parker and state …and more …read more From:: Houston News … Read more
2015 NFL Draft: Now healthy, QB Garrett Grayson impresses at pro dayCBSSports.comA popular topic from the NFL Scouting Combine was that all of the top quarterbacks were full participants in Indianapolis. And while that was true with Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and others, NFL scouts who wanted to see Colorado State’s Garrett …NFL Draft Rumors: … Read more