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MiamiHerald.comConcerns over the Miami Dolphins’ front office power structure are very real, and apparently cost the team one of its leading candidates — if not the front-runner altogether — for its general manager job. Ray Farmer, seen as the likely successor to …Schefter: Dolphins interview Nick CaserioESPN (blog)Report: Caserio interviewing for Miami GM jobPatriots.com (blog)Patriots’ … Read more
ReutersABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s electoral commission declared on Friday that presidential and parliamentary elections would take place on February 14 next year. The elections are expected to be the most closely fought since the end of military rule in 1999.Nigerian presidential elections Feb. 14, 2015WKEF ABC 22Goldie Hawn Denounces Nigeria’s Anti-Gay Law After Tweeting Photo … Read more
The Super Bowl is one week away, and here’s the bye-week injury report from the NFL: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at DENVER BRONCOS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Wednesday WR Doug Baldwin (hip), RB Marshawn Lynch (knee), DT Brandon Mebane (ankle) Thursday WR Doug Baldwin (hip), RB Marshawn Lynch (knee) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN … Read more
President Obama announced the following individuals will serve in key White House posts: · David Simas, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach · Broderick Johnson, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary · Amy Brundage, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Communications Director · Anne Wall, … Read more
“Gmail down” was the cry in Facebook and Twitter posts as recently as moments ago. TechCrunch reported “widespread” outages around the World, and said the result was a 500 “Service Unavailable” page reading. And the tech blog reports that the outage lasted for about 50 minutes. #Gmail goes down for millions of users | http://t.co/06ti2sO7Ec … Read more
Los Angeles TimesIt may have lasted only a few minutes, but Twitter users rapidly fired off Google-themed jokes Friday morning after Gmail stopped working for many around the globe. Here are the highlights. Hey, I need to fax you something. What’s your number? — Roberto …Gmail And Google+ Go Down Across The World, Service Returns … Read more
CNN(CNN) — A plume of black smoke rose over Cairo early Friday after a powerful explosion hit the city’s police headquarters, killing at least four people and wounding more than 50 others, Egyptian authorities said. The blast struck a key symbol of authority in a …Egypt militants step up campaign with Cairo blastsBBC NewsThree years … Read more
Oakland, has so many robberies and burglaries, that it was just a matter of time before we had a white male and female team get into the act, and that’s exactly what the Oakland Police are reporting. The Oakland Police community message reads that a stolen car has been used in residential burglaries in “Area … Read more
ESPNThe Orlando Magic own the fewest wins in the NBA since New Year’s Eve, but the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers haven’t fared much better. Each team figures to be happy to see the other struggling club Friday night at Amway Center in this matchup of …Friday night NBA betting guide – Lakers, on a covering … Read more
Columbia Daily TribuneLolo Jones’ selection to the U.S. Olympic bobsled team is being strongly defended by those who made the pick amid growing criticism that her popularity played a role in the decision and overshadowed the results of other hopefuls. Jones was one of three …Lolo Jones — We DON’T Hate Her Guts … Bobsled … Read more
Super Bowl on, events called off or rescheduled in Seattle areaThe Seattle TimesAnd word is that at least one University of Washington faculty member has postponed an exam so that students don’t need to take it the day after the Super Bowl. At the Seattle Boat Show, closing a day early was “the toughest decision … Read more
New York Daily NewsDoes Justin Bieber think he’s a big as the King of Pop? The Canadian teen posted a photo on Instagram Friday that showed him waving to fans leaving a Miami jail the previous day, cropped side-by-side to a similar photo of the late Michael Jackson doing the …Source: Bieber’s blood-alcohol content was … Read more
Weather closures give Houston families unexpected extra time togetherHouston ChronicleThe Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Health Museum, and the Children’s Museum of Houston all reported on Friday morning that they would be open for business, with the Children’s Museum of Houston opening at noon. …read more Source: Houston News … Read more
Colorado Viewers Miss Six Minutes Of AFC Title Game, Learn About SantaDeadspinSomehow this flew under the radar all week, but it turns out Broncos fans in Colorado Springs missed much of the first quarter during Sunday’s AFC Championship game due to technical difficulties on KKTV—during which Tom Brady was frozen on their … …read more … Read more
Forecast: Quiet End of the Week, but Snow on SaturdayWJLA (blog)Washington, D.C. Weather Forecast: Quiet End of the Week, but Snow on Saturday. January 24, 2014 – 09:45 AM. Email; Print. By Jacqui Jeras (Twitter @jacquijeras). Text size Decrease Increase. Slightly warmer weekend temperatures, but the trade off is … and more …read more Source: … Read more
BusinessweekSyrian Deputy Prime Minister Walid al-Muallem, center, arrives at the United Nations Office in Geneva on Jan. 24, 2014. Photographer: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images. Syria’s government and opposition have agreed to hold face-to-face talks in Geneva, …2 Sides in Syria Talks Agree to Meet, Averting a BreakdownNew York TimesSyria Foes Agree to Meet Face-to-Face … Read more
MiamiHerald.comSan Jose, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Jose Sharks have rewarded forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton with three-year contract extensions through the 2016-17 season. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the San Jose Mercury News …Sharks ink Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau to three-year extensionsDetroit Free PressSharks’ Marleau, Thornton agree on extensionsNHL.comSan Jose Sharks sign … Read more
Denver PostFormer Denver deputy Matthew Andrews, center, arrives at his sentencing hearing at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse in Denver on Friday morning, January 24, 2014 flanked by attorneys, Megan Downing, left, and Dan Recht, right. (Andy Cross, The Denver …Denver Deputy To Be Sentenced For Helping Felon EscapeFormer Deputy Who Helped Prisoner Escape Gets Maximum SentenceCBS … Read more
NFC Championship Explosive Opponent Film Room: The San Francisco 49ersField GullsSan Francisco is already out to an early 3-0 lead, thanks to Russell Wilson’s botched Chris Paul impersonation. However, they don’t change their game plan much; it’s run, run and run some more. Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman clearly wanted to … and more …read more … Read more
Strong jobs report for Miami-Dade as unemployment dips to 7.5 percentMiamiHerald.comdhanks@MiamiHerald.com. Miami-Dade County received its best hiring scorecard in since the summer of 2012 on Friday, with the year-end employment numbers showing fewer people without work and expanding payrolls throughout much of the economy. …read more Source: Miami News From Google
Seahawks’ Percy Harvin cleared to play in Super BowlNFL.comSeahawks’ Percy Harvin cleared to play in Super Bowl. By Kevin Patra; Around the League writer; Published: Jan. 23, 2014 at 08:46 p.m.; Updated: Jan. 24, 2014 at 10:16 a.m.. Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email. By Kevin Patra. Revis: I’m the best …Percy Harvin cleared to … Read more
NFL.comThe Broncos use more than one runner, but Moreno is the closest thing Denver has to a foundation back after leading the team with 241 carries for 1,038 yards this season. Rookie Montee Ball has seen an increased workload of late, with double-digit …Denver Broncos’ Knowshon Moreno practices for second straight dayFanSided all 10 news … Read more
SI.comWhen you bothered to think about Seattle, you probably thought about Starbucks, grunge music and endless rain. Now these Seahawks—Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman & Co.—are making up for all those times our city has been …Watch: Richard Sherman wonders if the word thug is becoming the new n-wordFlorida Times-UnionRichard Sherman’s $5 million rantCNNRichard … Read more
CBSSports.comThe Dallas Stars video board has had a history of getting its snark on from time to time. With the Toronto Maple Leafs in town and some well-timed viral current events involving Toronto natives, the Stars simply couldn’t resist. With a segment on the video …Dallas Stars have some fun with Justin Bieber and Toronto … Read more
E! OnlineTo say Jonah Hill had an unforgettable experience with Joe Pesci would be a huge understatement. The Wolf of Wall Street star stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, Jan. 23 and dished a TMI story between the two actors at a recent premiere …Jonah Hill’s Oscar Nomination Wouldn’t Have Been Possible … Read more
Bleacher ReportThe 2014 Senior Bowl is closing, but the NFL draft season is only heating up. After three days of viewing practices and speaking with players in Mobile, Ala., what was learned? A ton. The Senior Bowl cannot be beaten when it comes to player access, the …NFL Draft podcast, Episode 29: Aaron Donald, Zack … Read more
CBSSports.comTheir defense still has gaps and issues, but you wonder how much of that has to do with injuries to guys playing through it combined with the loss of Dwyane Wade’s defensive quickness. It wasn’t a convincing win; it was just business as usual. D-. The Lakers …Lakers resume Florida tour, visit MagicChicago TribuneGameday: Lakers … Read more
ABC NewsFormer Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf wants to leave the country to undergo medical treatment for a heart condition abroad, defense lawyers in his high treason trial said Friday. The military hospital treating Musharraf submitted a second report Friday …Musharraf not happy with medical facilities in PakistanThe HinduMusharraf wants to undergo treatment abroad: ReportPress Trust … Read more
Bleedin’ BlueJan 23, 2014; New York, NY, USA; The St. Louis Blues celebrate their win over the New York Rangers after the third period at Madison Square Garden. The St. Louis Blues won the game 2-1.Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports.Rangers Vs. Blues: Who Didn’t See That Coming?Blueshirt BanterBlues bounce back with win; Steen injuredSTLtoday.comAround … Read more
Washington PostThe world watched the Mac burst onto the scene 30 years ago today, and Apple is taking the opportunity to celebrate its history with a nostalgic video on its Web site. In just under three minutes, the tech giant whirls through the Mac’s history, featuring …Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of the Macintosh by … Read more
BusinessweekRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has assured the Syrian opposition that his country isn’t committed to President Bashar al-Assad, the leader of the main anti-government coalition said. “When I met Lavrov last week in Paris, he confirmed that Russia …What was achieved at Montreux talks?BBC NewsSyria’s Al-Muallem Threatens to Quit Talks If No ProgressBloombergRegime threatens … Read more
InformationWeekSales of Samsung’s smartphones fell slightly during the fourth quarter as the world’s leading smartphone maker offers weak outlook moving into 2014. alt= 10 Wearables To Watch At CES 2014. (click image for larger view and slideshow). Samsung has spent …Samsung Profit Growth Slows As Galaxy Faces Heat From iPhone And Cheaper …TechCrunchSamsung profit growth … Read more
Super Bowl TV Audience Down 84% Per-Ad-Dollar Since 1967ForbesIn January 1967, when the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I before the merger of the NFL and AFL, the game was broadcast by both CBS (which held the television rights to the NFL) and NBC (the AFL rights holder). and … Read more
Broadway WorldFrench director Olivier Dahan’s Grace of Monaco is to open the next Festival de Cannes. The world preview will take place on Wednesday 14 May, 2014, in the Grand Théâtre Lumière of the Palais des Festivals, in the Official Selection category, Out of …The Weinstein Company Pull Nicole Kidman’s ‘Grace Of Monaco’ From Schedule?EntertainmentwiseState … Read more
Tech industry in San Francisco addresses backlashLos Angeles TimesJanuary 24, 2014, 5:00 a.m.. SAN FRANCISCO — It’s the kind of backlash that Marc Benioff could never have imagined when he started the city’s largest technology company 15 years ago in a Telegraph Hill apartment, some 30 miles north of Silicon Valley. and more …read more … Read more