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Game of the Year Nominees Revealed for SXSW Gaming AwardsGameSpot… awards show will be actress and comedian Janet Varney (The Legend of Korra), along with YouTube personality Markiplier. The SXSW Gaming Awards will run alongside the 2015 SXSW Gaming Expo, a free, public event coming to Austin March 13-15.SXSW Gaming Finalists Announced: Local noms include … Read more
Digital Tracking: ‘The Boy Next Door’ Flirts With Box OfficeVarietyDoes digital data offer indicators that can be used to monitor marketing effectiveness and predict box office success even before awareness turns into intent? Moviepilot — which studies social data and box office trends — analyzes this weekend’s new …‘American Sniper’ expected to hold down No. … Read more
Police dog bites man who broke into Las Vegas libraryLas Vegas SunA man was arrested this morning on a burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a downtown Las Vegas library and being bitten by a K-9 unit dog. Police received a report about 9 a.m. of a burglary at Las Vegas Library, located at 833 … Read more
Ryan Vogelsong re-signs with Giants for $4M in burger moneyYahoo Sports (blog)There’s no Super Duper Burger in Houston, so maybe that made free-agent pitcher Ryan Vogelsong’s decision easier. Vogelsong — pitcher and noted superstitious eater — has reportedly decided to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants instead of jumping …Ryan Vogelsong to Giants: Latest Contract … Read more
Hong Kong police hunt young girl over diamond heistTelegraph.co.ukHong Kong police say they are hunting a girl aged between 12 and 14 years old over the theft of a diamond necklace worth more than HK$36 million (£3.5 million) from a luxury jewellery store. Police say she helped carry out the audacious theft with two …12-year-old … Read more
Bill proposes slot machines for international travelers at Honolulu airportKHON2Rep. Cindy Evans (D-North Kona, North Kohala, South Kohala) introduced a bill Friday that would provide slot machines for departing international passengers. Her goal is to bring in revenue for the state while entertaining travelers. “It would be a …Slot machines proposed at Honolulu International AirportHawaii … Read more
School is in session as herring crowd into San Francisco BaySFGateSchools of the small silver-blue fish, best known for their tasty roe, have taken the annual break from their open ocean migration to lay and fertilize eggs in San Francisco Bay. The fish began swimming through the Golden Gate earlier this winter, but …and more … Read more
Miami fan pushes NC State’s Cat BarberSB NationWith his team trailing by 1, NC State point guard Cat Barber was whistled for a foul in the closing seconds of his team’s eventual 65-60 loss at Miami. The play took him near the front row of Hurricane fans at the BankUnited Center, at which point one … Read more
Live blog: Sacramento Kings at Golden State WarriorsSacramento BeeJoin The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Jones and other observers for live updates and highlights from Friday night’s NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland. The live blog begins at 6:30 p.m. for a tip-of …Golden State Warriors‘ Klay Thompson … Read more
Remodeled Mavs ready to ‘go for it’ESPNDallas president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson, who handles the majority of the Mavs’ trade negotiations, had been quietly working on a deal for Chandler for a few months before pulling the trigger on June 25. Nelson saw the struggling Knicks’ …Previewing the Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks: another … Read more
After robbery, police issue social media warningKSAT San AntonioAn increase in crimes on social media has forced police to monitor sites on a day-to-day basis. “Social media is definitely a factor. It’s changing the way we live. It’s one of the primary means of communication these days,” Greene said. Greene said …and more …read more … Read more
Top 5 Cheaters In The World Of SportsCBS LocalCheaters have always been a part of sports. Once athletes get a taste as a world champion, they’ll do whatever it takes to stay at the top and hang onto the fame and glory. All the teams and players listed below have something in common: They all … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf made her first trip to Washington and President Obama’s White House event for the U.S. Conference Of Mayors Winter Meeting, held today, Friday. Here’s the press release, and Mayor Schaaf was kind enough to send the photos you see directly to this blogger. Here’s the press release from The White House: … Read more
Most of wine stolen from French Laundry restaurant is recoveredLos Angeles TimesThe $300,000 worth of wine that was stolen from the French Laundry restaurant on Christmas Day has turned up — in Greensboro, N.C.. Capt. Doug Pike of the Napa County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the wine had been found. “We recovered the …Wine stolen … Read more
Social media abuzz over “Deflate-Gate”WYFF GreenvilleBREACH OF TRUST. THE NFL SAYS IT IS STILL INVESTIGATING HOW THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS USED UNDERINFLATED BALLS IN ITS LAST GAME. “DEFLATE-GATE” CERTAINLY HAS PEOPLE TALKING ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WYFF NEW 4’S … …read more From:: Social Media News By Google News
Jacob Peeler Added To Coaching StaffCal AthleticsBERKELEY – Cal head coach Sonny Dykes announced Friday that Jacob Peeler has been added to the Golden Bears‘ full-time coaching staff as the inside receivers coach. Peeler has worked with the inside receivers at Cal during the last two seasons for a …Season review: CaliforniaESPN (blog)Jacob Peeler, Cal … Read more
Cuban: Fan Vote Shows ASG System ‘Broken’ESPNDALLAS — Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the NBA should ditch fan voting for the All-Star Game, saying the apathetic response is “embarrassing” and proves the system is “absolutely, positively broken.” Fan balloting online and on Twitter …Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban says NBA should dump fan voting for All-Star … Read more
Dark Master of New York Politics Accused of Taking Millions in BribesDaily BeastOne New York governor visited high-priced hookers. A congressman accidentally tweeted a picture of his penis to his followers. The state’s top financial officer was sent to prison. The Senate majority leader was convicted of accepting hundreds of …Top NY politician’s arrest prompts … Read more
PG&E fined $530000 by regulator for safety violationsSan Francisco Business Times (blog)Michael Peevey, former president of the California Public Utilities Commission, stepped down last month. Pacific Gas & Electric was fined $530,000 for safety violations Friday by the California Public Utilities Commission, which frequently has been …Commission fines PG&E $530000 for safety violationsFresno BeePG&E hit … Read more
Elderly woman fatally struck by car in East Oaklandabc7news.comPolice are searching for a driver accused of fatally hitting an elderly woman in East Oakland Friday morning. Officers responded ed at 8:08 a.m. to a report of a woman on the ground at the intersection of 18th Avenue and East 15th Street with a …Woman Dies … Read more
6 Ex-49ers to Play in Super Bowl XLIX49ers.comAmong them are four homegrown talents that will be representing rival teams in the NFL’s biggest game of the year on Feb. 1 in Glendale, Ariz. The San Francisco 49ers will have to watch the rival Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super … …read more … Read more
Oakland: 84-year-old woman killed by hit-and-run driverContra Costa TimesOakland police investigate a fatal hit and run at the intersection of E. 15th Street and 18th Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. A cane and shoes lay on the pavement at the scene belonging to the 80-year-old victim. (Laura A. Oda/Bay …Oakland: Six … Read more
Former Oakland Raider Tim Brown states his case for the Pro Football Hall of …San Jose Mercury NewsTim Brown has a stock answer when asked what he would ask the 46 Hall of Fame selectors who have left him on the outside looking for each of the past five years. “I would ask them one … Read more
This NFL Statement is directly from NFL Media, and was issued today: NFL Statement Our office has been conducting an investigation as to whether the footballs used in last Sunday’s AFC Championship Game complied with the specifications that are set forth in the playing rules. The investigation began based on information that suggested that the … Read more
Rumor: ‘Star Wars‘ Spinoff Will Feature Both Han Solo and Boba Fett/FILMFor months, we’ve heard two seemingly conflicting rumors about one Star Wars spinoff: one, that it’ll be about Boba Fett, and two, that it’ll be about Han Solo. The common assumption was that one or the other had to be false — but if … Read more
Will the latest Denver jail firing hold?The Denver PostOh, he’s the latest high-ranking member of the Denver Sheriff Department to be sacked or demoted for malfeasance or incompetence. In Gale’s case, the former second-in-command was found to have given egregiously preferential treatment to a department … …read more From:: Denver, Colorado News From Google News
Honolulu’s Capitol Market Building to be redeveloped into apartmentsPacific Business News (Honolulu)The Capitol Market Building, a three-story commercial building at the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Beretania Street in Honolulu, is being redeveloped into 14 apartment market-rate units for sale, with plans to build a fourth floor, the owner of the … …read more From:: … Read more
Free ‘Selma’ showings coming to S.D.U-T San DiegoSan Diego is one of the most recent cities to be part of the Selma for Students program, which offers students a chance to see the Oscar-nominated drama “Selma” for free. Beginning Jan. 31, students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades can see the …and more …read … Read more
Player agent Mino Raiola wants to become FIFA presidentSkySportsPlayer agent Mino Raiola wants to become FIFA president. Last Updated: 24/01/15 12:18am. 0. Mino Raiola: Revealed plans to run for FIFA presidency. Mino Raiola, one of the most influential player agents in world football, has told Sky Sports News HQ …Balotelli agent Raiola considering FIFA presidency … Read more
The Friday Five: Top coaches on the hot seat in 2015CBSSports.comEvery Friday, the Friday Five will rank something in the world of college football — anything and everything from the logical to the illogical. This week, we rank coaches on the hot seat. National Signing Day is approaching and just about every coach …and more … Read more
Crave Ep. 189: ‘Star Wars‘ supercut shows every GUI in the 1977 filmCNETCrave Ep. 189: ‘Star Wars‘ supercut shows every GUI in the 1977 film. Relive the futuristic technology of “Star Wars” all over again with an edit of all the graphical user interfaces used in the original film contained within one video. by Stephen … Read more
$300000 in fine wine stolen from famed restaurant recoveredMiamiHerald.comMore than $300,000 in world-class wine stolen from a famed Napa Valley restaurant has been recovered from a private cellar on the other side of the country. But the mystery of who broke into the unmarked wine room at the world-renowned French Laundry …and more …read more … Read more
Student at Valley High School confirmed with measlesLas Vegas SunA student at Valley High School was confirmed to have measles this week, Clark County School District officials said today. It’s the first confirmed case in Southern Nevada since 2011, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. The Clark County …Student at Valley High School diagnosed … Read more