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Citywise: Oakland boxer honored after winning WBC titleContra Costa TimesFlores’ vacation plans were known when he accepted the short-time gig at the beginning of Schaaf’s term. Landreth starts in July and will be the first permanent city administrator since Fred Blackwell, who left last year after serving for just a few …Citywise: Oakland boxer honored … Read more
Super Bowl Hero Malcolm Butler Welcomes A Son, And He’s BeautifulHuffington PostSometime in the future, this adorable baby is going to learn how Daddy saved the day for the New England Patriots. Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler announced on Instagram that he welcomed his first son, Malcolm Terel Butler Jr., on April 16. “MALCOLM … … Read more
With Mike Tannenbaum at helm, possibilities abound for Miami Dolphins in first …Miami HeraldThe Dolphins pick 14th overall next week. They view 19 players in this year’s NFL Draft class as legitimate first-round prospects. Which means two things: 1. They will absolutely land a player they like if they stand pat at 14. 2. They … Read more
Olbermann Boycotting NFL Draft, Mayweather over Domestic ViolenceBreitbart NewsOlbermann coupled Mayweather Jr.’s upcoming fight on May 2 with the 2015 NFL Draft that begins on April 30 which is expected to see ex-Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who has been investigated for sexual assault, drafted as early as first …and more …read more From:: NFL … Read more
Star Wars: John Boyega, the boy from Peckham who stormed HollywoodTelegraph.co.ukOscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega at Disney’s Star Wars Celebration 2015 (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images). Another friend, 22-year-old Daniel Ross, said that Sceaux Gardens Estate had been “very, very violent” when he and Boyega were teenagers.and more …read more From:: Star Wars News By Google … Read more
Fayette County arrests report — April 7–13The Citizen.comJuan M. Vasquez, born in 1965, of Oak Drive, Riverdale, for no Ga. license. Turner J. Williams, born in 1993, of Burnham Drive, Jonesboro, for bench warrant. Davis H. Baxter, Jr., born in 1961, of Pine Trail Road, Fayetteville, for battery-family violence. …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News … Read more
USVI soccer forms new women’s committeeVirgin Islands Daily NewsOn March 7, the USVISA executive committee appointed Chantel Bird as women’s committee chairperson and also named Mida Gaikwad as the deputy chairperson and Eustace Bailey at women’s development officer. “This group has worked in soccer over … …read more From:: Women’s Soccer News From Google News
Extra Extra: 10 Chicago Restaurants Are Among The Nation’s Top GrossingChicagoistAccording to new rankings from Restaurant Business magazine, 10 of Chicago’s dining venues are among the 100 top grossing in the nation. Gibson’s and Joe’s Seafood take the #8 and #10 spots, respectively. [Sun-Times]; The folks behind Riot Fest are now … …read more From:: … Read more
NFL Draft by position: Should Cleveland Browns make a play for halfbacks Todd …cleveland.comNFL Draft by position: Should Cleveland Browns make a play for halfbacks Todd Gurley or Melvin Gordon? 1 / 3. Todd Gurley, Jaleel Hytchye. Georgia running back Todd Gurley (3) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Kentucky cornerback Jaleel … Read more
Pakistan Fashion Week Was a Study in the Intricate and the SublimeJezebelIn April, Pakistan was host to two separate fashion weeks: one in Karachi at the beginning of the month, and another in Lahore held by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council, which just ended this week. If your idea of fashion perfection is centered … … Read more
Fans Invited to Take Photos with Patriots’ Fourth Super Bowl Trophy at …Patriots.comFOXBOROUGH, Mass. – There will be a Patriots presence in Maine on Monday when Malcolm Butler and the team’s Super Bowl XLIX Lombardi Trophy arrive in Portland that evening. Fans attending the Portland Sea Dogs game against the Binghamton Mets … …read more … Read more
The Truth About Fast Fashion, And How It’s Hurting Our PlanetHuffington PostFast fashion is appealing because it allows consumers to hop on ever-changing trends without making a big dent in their wallets. It is easy to forget, when browsing the racks at stores like Zara and Forever 21, that while the effect on your wallet … Read more
As ‘Full House’ returns to S.F., tough love for the TannersSan Francisco ChronicleOn behalf of San Francisco, we want to welcome the cast of “Full House” back to town. Long time, no see. During your eight-season residency from 1987 to 1995, you were this city’s greatest storyteller, capturing the subtle accuracies of life in San … Read more
Stephen Curry Reportedly Would Have Drawn Foul Call If He Missed Game …Bleacher ReportThe NBA may be acknowledging a botched non-call on Stephen Curry’s miracle three-point shot at the end of regulation to send Game 3 of the Golden State-New Orleans series into overtime. The Warriors won 123-119 to take a 3-0 lead. Per Marcus … Read more
Oklahoma State Gets Probation for Recruiting, Drug-Policy ViolationsBleacher ReportNearly two years after a five-part Sports Illustrated investigative report revealed a number of infractions within the Oklahoma State University football program, the NCAA imposed sanctions against the school Friday. According to Emily James of NCAA.org, the …Oklahoma State football placed on probationSacramento Bee OSU receives one-year … Read more
First look: Jamie Dornan returns as Christian Grey in “Fifty Shades Darker”CBS NewsMr. Grey is back, in black and white. Jamie Dornan is back as Christian Grey in the first photo from the “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequel, “Fifty Shades Darker.” 12 Photos. Jamie Dornan. The Irish actor is best known for the TV series … Read more
1 Arrested in Standoff on Northwest SideNBC ChicagoA woman was arrested Friday afternoon after a SWAT team responded to a standoff on Chicago’s Northwest Side, police said. Officials said police responded to a call around 10 a.m. reporting a suspect who had barricaded themself inside a home in the 6300 …SWAT called for armed person … Read more
Hear Britney Spears Take ‘Tom’s Diner’ to the ClubRollingStone.comBritney Spears covers Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” for Giorgio Moroder’s new album ‘Deja Vu.’ Denise Truscello/BSLV/Getty. Share · Tweet · Share; Comment; Email. As fans await Britney Spears’ recently announced new single “Pretty Girls,” the pop star’s …Britney Spears’ Cover Of ‘Tom’s Diner’ Leaks OnlineHuffington Post Listen … Read more
Cal will not renew assistant coach Pierre Ingram’s contractESPNIngram had been the recruiting coordinator, wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator for the Golden Bears. He spent the previous two seasons as running backs coach. He came to Cal with coach Sonny Dykes from Louisiana Tech before the 2013 …Pierre Ingram relieved of his dutiesCalifornia … Read more
Google quickly deletes Android mascot peeing on AppleUSA TODAYCOLUMBUS, SC – Google relies on users to contribute content to its Google Maps product, much in the same way Wikipedia does. Recently though, someone generated a contribution was somewhat less than authoritative. Using available tools, a user …Oh Em Pee! Huge Android wees on Apple in … Read more
Modern Comedies Box Office Hits Since 1990: 10 Films That Made the Most …NewsmaxEight of the 10 modern comedies box office highest-grossing films are animated features, the most recent of these to climb the charts being Disney’s “Frozen.” But the actor to enjoy the leading voice role in two of these top-grossing comedies is Mike … Read more
Hillary Clinton to Hold Beverly Hills FundraiserPatch.comClinton will also conduct a $2,700 per person early dinner fundraiser at the Beverly Hills-area home of billionaire media giant Haim Saban, according to the entertainment industry trade publications. The $2,700 figure for the events stems from the …Hillary Clinton to Hold Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills Fundraisers May … Read more
With Mods Now Being Sold, You Can Play Skyrim for Free on PC (This Weekend)GameSpotIf you like what you see and want to keep playing beyond Monday, you’ll be able to pick up the game and all of its DLC for cheap–including the Legendary Edition that contains all three DLC packs. … season passes, skins, … Read more
Why is Las Vegas blocking Uber?Al Jazeera AmericaLAS VEGAS – The Vegas Strip is ground zero for a $400 million transportation turf war and the win is still up for grabs. The fight over the profitable taxi territory started in October 2014, when the mobile app Uber set up shop in Reno and Las Vegas … Read more
Miami Dolphins offer no vote of confidence for absent Dion JordanPalm Beach Post (blog)The Miami Dolphins held a news conference Friday afternoon to talk about the draft, but when it was over, the focus was on anything but. Asked several questions about defensive end Dion Jordan, who skipped voluntary workouts earlier this week, club …and … Read more
Analysts think Microsoft’s cloud business will growMarketWatchMicrosoft shares were up 9% Friday as analysts responded to the company’s better than expected third-quarter earnings and predicted growth in its cloud business. Microsoft MSFT, +10.16% beat third-quarter earnings and sales expectations Thursday with …Microsoft’s Q3 financials show continued PC market slumpSlashGear Microsoft +9.8%; Street applauds FQ3 beat, … Read more
Huge magma chamber spied under Yellowstone supervolcanoU-T San DiegoThis undated photo provided by Robert B. Smith shows the Grand Prismatic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park’s that is among the park’s myriad hydrothermal features created by the fact that Yellowstone is a supervolcano, the largest type of volcano on …Yellowstone Supervolcano’s Underground Magma Reserve Much … Read more
Coaches Corner With Peter WrightCal AthleticsThe 22nd-year coach – and former Cal player – leads his 25th-ranked and fourth-seeded Golden Bears into the semifinals at the conference tournament against rival and 26th-ranked and top-seeded Stanford at noon on Friday. CalBears.com: How did you … …read more From:: California Golden Bears News By Google News
Christine Dervan StephensThe Albany Herald#Survivors include her daughter, Connie Johnson of McDonough, GA, two grandchildren, Tina Barlow of Albany, GA and Craig Johnson and his wife, Robin of Fayetteville, GA, one sister, Katherine Crawford of Albany, GA. #Memorials may be made to a … …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News
Top 50 most powerful in LA sports: Dramatic change in Los Angeles sports …LA Daily NewsDr. Jerry Buss and Peter O’Malley took ownership of Los Angeles‘ two largest sports brands months apart 35 years ago. The value, glamour and status by virtue of owning the Lakers or Dodgers catapulted both to the apex in a … Read more
CU Real Estate Center chief Sherm Miller has diedThe Denver PostHe also received an honorary dean designation from the University of Denver’s Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management and was presented a lifetime achievement award by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development …and more …read more From:: Denver, Colorado News From … Read more
Oakland Raiders: Breaking Down 5 Toughest, 5 Easiest Games on 2015 ScheduleBleacher ReportThe Oakland roster is much improved from last season. The Raiders were better (at least slightly) than their final 3-13 record indicated. Several of the teams on Oakland’s slate have established identities, which means there’s a reasonable expectation …Oakland Raiders: Win-Loss Predictions For … Read more
Bill restricting red-light cameras approved in House committeeThe Denver PostIt’s clear that House Bill 1098 could never be accused of blowing through a red light or speeding on its way to a committee hearing. More than three months after the bill was introduced, the House Appropriations Committee Friday morning passed the … …read more From:: … Read more
Dallas Cowboys Rumors: Trade Talk For Adrian Peterson Heats Up With Fewer …The InquisitrNow, while Robinson may be 100 percent accurate, this could be nothing more than a ruse by Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. The 2015 NFL Draft is just a little over a week away, and they may not want to let their … Read more
San Francisco Catholics deeply divided over archbishopSFGateCritics of Cordileone placed a full-page ad this month in the San Francisco Chronicle, pleading with Pope Francis for a leader with a more inclusive agenda. Then the archbishop’s supporters put out their own press release, arguing the man was only …San Francisco Catholics ask pope to change anti-gay … Read more