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10/2-4: Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resortazcentral.com10/2-4: Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort. Here’s what not to miss and how to prepare for Phoenix Fashion Week. Plus: fall trends. Loading… Post to Facebook. 10/2-4: Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort Here’s what not to miss and … …read more Source:: 10/2-4: Phoenix … Read more
Giants Vs. Dodgers PreviewESPNAfter totaling four runs while being swept in three games at San Diego over the weekend, San Francisco (85-71) bounced back by improving to 6-2 at Dodger Stadium this season with a 5-2, 13-inning victory Monday. Tied with Pittsburgh for the wild-card …SF Giants score three in 13th for must-have win against … Read more
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Giants Top Dodgers In 13ESPNJeff Gross/Getty Images By reaching the 180-inning plateau, Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren kicked in a $10 million option for 2015 and a $500,000 bonus. With six innings pitched in the books, Haren hit 180 innings pitched on the season, which guaranteed a …Giants-Dodgers broadcast on local KDOC-TV scores ratings home runLos … Read more
Chicago official named Boston’s new arts chiefBoston GlobeAfter an eye-opening campaign pledge followed by a six-month national search, Mayor Martin J. Walsh has chosen the city’s new Chief of Arts and Culture. In the new cabinet-level post, Julie Burros will be charged with enacting Walsh’s plan to put the …and more …read more Source:: Chicago … Read more
Emanuel pushes to reduce penalties for minor drug possession statewideChicago TribuneDuring 90 minutes of testimony before the House-Senate Joint Criminal Reform Committee in Chicago, Emanuel encouraged lawmakers to challenge the “assumptions that are embedded in the criminal justice system.” The mayor argued that reducing the …Jimmy Fallon announces ‘Tonight Show’ return to ChicagoDetroit Free PressAre … Read more
Grief over Clemson student’s death spreads through social media; vigils plannedWYFF GreenvilleThe ireport said, “A social media platform, Yik Yak, which is usually used to spread hate, blew up with positive and sympathetic posts. Even our rival school’s page was filled with words of sympathy and condolences, stating that we are “One State, One …and … Read more
System Builder Marathon Q3 2014: Budget Gaming PCTom’s HardwareOnce again, I’m getting the same $450 to spend on performance, and the direction I chose for this low-cost gaming box could not have been any simpler. Last quarter’s configuration was built and tested before Intel launched its Pentium G3258 … …read more Source:: System Builder Marathon … Read more
Southern Deli Holdings expansion continuesMeat & Poultry (registration)… currently operates 47 McAlister’s Deli restaurants in North and South Carolina, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming. The group will be operating 50 locations by year-end with the opening of its Charlotte, NC, Fayetteville, NC, and Florence, SC restaurants.McAlister’s Deli Signs Development Agreement to Open 10 LocationsRestaurantNews.comall 12 news … Read more
United Airlines celebrates 25 years in BermudaRoyal GazetteDuring yesterday’s 25th Anniversary celebration of United Airlines serving the Bermuda market, airline executives presented a scale model of a B-737-800 to the Minister of Tourism and Transport Shawn Crockwell. Pictured from left to right: Millie … …read more Source:: United Airlines celebrates 25 years in Bermuda – … Read more
Submitted by The CitizenThe Citizen.comThe following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than indicating the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be noted below due to … …read more Source:: Submitted by The Citizen – The … Read more
Bryant Terry advocates fresh fare, international flavorsSan Francisco ExaminerHe’ll appear at Greens Restaurant Friday as part of Book Passage’s “Cooks With Books” series. “Afro-Vegan” is … Terry, 40, grew up in Memphis and now lives in Oakland with his family. He has … “I love the Bay Area more than anything,” he says … …read … Read more
4Chan users threatening to expose supposed Emma Watson private photos after …Washington PostSunday, the comedy duo Cotillion Girls issued a rallying cry to female nerds the world over: “Learn. How. To. Hack,” they implored. “How else are we going to get into Ryan Gosling’s phone and get those d— pics? Think about it. If more … Read more
Social media could play role in Dunn trial jury selectionFirst Coast NewsSocial media could play a role in the process of elimination for potential jurors for the Michael Dunn trial. During Dunn’s first trial in February social media users shared their opinions of the trial and verdict on Facebook and Twitter. Legally …and more …read … Read more
iPhone6 Sales Better Than ExpectedABC NewsApple says they sold more than 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models in the first weekend. 00:55 | 09/23/2014. Related Links: Watch: Do New Apple iPhones Live Up to the Hype? Watch: Apple iPhone 6 Lines Take Over the Streets · Watch: iPhone 6 …Apple: 10 million … Read more
United Nations Urges Cities To Address Climate ChangeWGBH NEWSThe United Nations Climate Summit began in New York Tuesday, where President Obama will meet with leaders from around the world to discuss the latest global warming data. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is expected to announce …UN Climate Summit: 4 things to know about … Read more
Alaska reporter Charlo Greene swears then quits on live TVBBC NewsOld and new media came to a head in Alaska this week: a local news reporter presented an edited package on the evening news about the campaign to legalise marijuana, then revealed her identity as the owner of a medical marijuana business. Then, with …TV … Read more
Climate Protesters Held In Wall Street Sit-InSky NewsThe protesters blocked streets near the stock exchange to denounce what they say is Wall Street’s contribution to climate change. 10:07am UK, Tuesday 23 September 2014. Scores Held At Climate Protest. Video: Arrests As Climate Protesters Hit Wall Street.BiCo Students March for UN Climate SummitBi-College NewsAbout 100 climate … Read more
Morning Briefing: Sept. 23, 2014Yakima Herald-RepublicNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A woman tells a 911 dispatcher former Titans kicker Rob Bironas was driving erratically just before his SUV crashed. The 911 call was obtained by several media outlets. The woman tells the dispatcher neither she nor her husband …Steelers Suisham remembers BironasTimesonline.comFormer NFL kicker reported missing night … Read more
Texans intent on fixing mistakes after first lossSunHerald.comHouston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) falls across the goal line for a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. KATHY WILLENS — AP Photo.Amputee father motivates Giants Jennings4029tvall 592 news articles … Read more
Police: Houston man stabs infant son, dogWFAAHOUSTON — Police said a man stabbed his 16-month-old son and may have tried to throw him out of a window Monday morning. Officers said the man then fatally stabbed the family’s dog. The incident happened around 10 a.m. on West Hampton Drive in …Man accused of stabbing baby … Read more
Apple Inc (AAPL) Might Shut Down Beats?StockWise DailyTechcrunch was one of the first blogs to publish that Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) intended to shelve Beats, its service associated with streaming music that it had acquired in May, 2014. While Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) has denied such a report, …Apple denies reports it is closing Beats MusicDigital SpyApple … Read more
Brit Concludes Los Angeles Is Dickhead ‘Mecca’LAistIt sounds like a British writer Will Self had a rough trip to Los Angeles. He reports that while he was staying at a boutique hotel on Fairfax, they refused to turn down the triphop while he was eating breakfast. This sent the Gen Xer on an unpleasant …and … Read more
Late developer Jamie Vardy revels in a true rags to riches taleThe IndependentAfter helping Stocksbridge win promotion to the top flight of the Northern Premier League – the eighth tier of the English pyramid – his reward was a £15,000 move to Halifax and within 12 months he was at Fleetwood Town where his 31 … Read more
Chicago to host fashion event in OctoberThe Idaho StatesmanOn Friday night, ‘The Art of Fashion Runway Show’ will take place at Millennium Park and will feature the spring 2014 looks from ten Chicago-based designers. Millennium Park will also be the site of a shopping event on Saturday and Sunday. It will …and more …read more … Read more
Kiev boosts gas storage to 16.4 bln cubic metersITAR-TASSBRUSSELS, September 23. /ITAR-TASS/. Ukraine pumped 188 million cubic meters of gas into underground storage facilities from September 14 through September 21, raising the volume of stored gas to 16.444 billion cubic meters, according to the data …and more …read more Source:: Kiev boosts gas storage to … Read more
Houston entrepreneurs climb list of fastest-growing private companies in the USACultureMap HoustonWith more than 100 Houston-area companies featured on the 2014 Inc. 5000 — a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation — the city’s most successful entrepreneurs are getting the recognition they deserve. Inc. magazine, a monthly … …read more Source:: Houston … Read more
Honolulu firefighters cleanup large UH road contaminationKITV HonoluluThe Honolulu Fire Department helped control the grease on the road from spreading beyond the estimated 200 yards it affected after cars drove through it. Officials say the pipe is still leaking and repairs won’t be done until a contractor goes to … …read more Source:: Honolulu firefighters … Read more
2015 NFL Draft: Week Four Stock ReportCBS sports.com (blog)An underrated player on an underrated team, Smith was one of the stars for the Bulldogs Saturday night as Mississippi State escaped Baton Route with a 34-29 victory over LSU. Through four games, he is among the team leaders in tackles (14), tackles for … …read more … Read more
Corsair Gaming K70 RGB Keyboard ReviewGameSpotIf you’ve not yet sampled the joys of playing games or bashing out your magnum opus from the oh-so-satisfying clickety-clack of a mechanical keyboard, trust me, they’re a wonderful investment. But mechanical keyboards are de rigueur these days; every …Corsair Gaming K70 RGB Mechanical Keyboard ReviewAnandTechHands-on: Corsair Gaming’s new K70 … Read more
It’s ‘Hella’ Time: Oakland Mayoral Candidate Libby Schaaf Adopts …CBS LocalOAKLAND (KPIX 5) — A candidate for Oakland mayor is using a certain word that politicians don’t usually say, a word that is unique to the Bay Area. The ad from Libby Schaaf begins like most others, but it ends like no other ad we’ve … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Honolulu Police catch a break in their search for a serial robber.Hawaii News NowHe’s connected to more than 30 holdups in Honolulu over the summer. Last week police finally released surveillance video of the man, who is always wearing a hoodie with his face covered and always has a weapon. The video is from … Read more
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SF Giants score three in 13th for must-have win against DodgersSFGate (blog)Los Angeles – The atmosphere was right for a meaningful Dodgers-Giants game to start the season’s final week. A fully sold house at Chavez Ravine was in full throat. The baseball was playoff-tense and spun late a Monday night. The one missing element …Giants … Read more
I-70 tunnel plan in Denver open for public review this weekThe Denver PostA proposed $1.8 billion rebuild of Interstate 70 through northeast Denver and Aurora will be the focus of three public hearings this week, giving proponents and opponents a chance to chew over the controversial plan. The entire I-70 remake is laid out …Major … Read more