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Dallas power couple making a name for themselves in Napa ValleyDallas Morning News“That block just got 100 points from Robert Parker,” the 64-year-old Dallas real estate developer says. He’s referring to cabernet sauvignon grapes grown in the Rutherford Hills for Hall 2010 Exzellenz, which received a perfect score from Parker, a.k.a … and more …read … Read more
New York TimesAs news spread of a shooting in California that left at least seven people dead, YouTube on Saturday afternoon took down a video clip that the police have connected to the rampage. The website was seemingly caught between its mission and its morals, …Transcript Of Suspected Gunman’s YouTube Rant Before Isla Vista RampageCBS … Read more
Yahoo!7 NewsCannes (France) (AFP) – Julianne Moore won the best actress prize at the 67th Cannes Film Festival Saturday for her role as a shallow starlet in Canadian director David Cronenberg’s biting Hollywood satire “Maps to the Stars”. In the film, the 53-year … …read more Source: Actress News From Google News
FOXSports.comMIAMI — It appears the Miami Heat’s regular-season experiment with Greg Oden could become a postseason reality. The 7-foot center, limited to one game in the past 22 partly due to a nagging back injury, apparently is close to being able to contribute.Paul George cleared to face HeatESPNMiami Heat Vs. Indiana Pacers Game 3: TV … Read more
A banner year for Miami-Dade high school sportsMiamiHerald.comMiami Booker T. Washington spearheaded the effort going undefeated and winning a mythical national championship as it won its second state title in a row. After a win over Central and wins in Georgia and Las Vegas, there were few who doubted who was … and more …read … Read more
BBC NewsWhen revolution gripped Ukraine at the beginning of the year, Lviv, in the country’s west, was at the centre of events. Activists set up barricades in the city and travelled to Kiev, where they helped oust the former president, Viktor Yanukovych. Now …In Lviv, Ukraine, the nation’s east-west divide is on displayLos Angeles Times … Read more
Oakland Mayor’s Race Debate: Another Failed Event The latest Oakland Mayor’s Race Debate was yet another disaster. In this case, The 100 Black Men of Oakland’s debate was well attended but plagued by the same problems of the other debates. Specifically, it focused on public safety and featured the same questions aimed at the candidates … Read more
E! OnlineThe actress has managed to go under the radar for quite some time in regards to her pregnancy, but it was pretty clear that the brunette beauty has a bun in the oven when she stepped out with hubby James Heerdegen. As the duo made their way through …Actress Christina Ricci pregnant with first … Read more
WGNtv.com(CNN) — A mentally disturbed 22-year-old man possibly bent on retribution sprayed bullets from a slow-moving car in a Southern California college town, killing six people in a rampage called “premeditated mass murder,” Santa Barbara County sheriff’s …Suspect in Mass Shooting in California Had Been Interviewed by PoliceThe WireTranscript of video linked to Santa Barbara … Read more
NewsBiscuit (satire)With a resurgence in fears of both Godzilla and Romanians, British filmmakers have discussed another possible reboot of the Godzilla movie franchise by pitting the Japanese monster against a Romanian immigrant. British filmmaker Miles Cumbridge said he … …read more Source: Godzilla Movie News From Google
The GuardianAsked to explain the party’s failure in London, Ukip’s Suzanne Evans was asked if she agreed with the Kipper who had said the problem was that the capital was too full of the “cultured, educated and young”. She did not dismiss that view, conceding that …Local election results 2014: London bucks Nigel Farage Ukip … Read more
MyFox AtlantaMARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta police and fire crews continued on Saturday to work a fire at a chemical plant on Industrial Park Drive. After battling the blaze all Friday night and Saturday, crews were hoping to be able to search the inside of the warehouse …Warehouse of chemical company near Atlanta goes up in … Read more
More Silicon Valley money headed to China startupsThe ArgusBut Ma did what most Silicon Valley entrepreneurs dream of and venture capitalists encourage — he created a startup in his apartment and grew it into a multibillion-dollar company. Alibaba, which filed its public offering this month and is an Internet … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Fallen veterans remembered at Denver Memorial Day ceremonyThe Denver PostA couple of hundred people gathered Saturday to open the Memorial Day weekend by remembering what the holiday is all about. Denver’s 15th annual Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute honored 43 “Gold Star Families” . The Department of Defense distributes … and more …read more Source: Denver … Read more
Catch a country music sweetheartRepublican EagleGeorgette Jones, daughter of Country Music Hall of Famers George Jones and Tammy Wynette, takes the stage for a one-of-kind matinee performance Wednesday June 4 at the Cannon Falls High School Auditorium. Advertisement. The show, presented by … …read more Source: Country Music News From Google News
CrosscutSeattle officials see the forthcoming Pronto! bike share program as an opportunity to not only get more people riding, but a more diverse group of people as well. If other cities with bike share programs are any indication, Pronto! could very well … and more …read more Source: Seattle News From Google
Blogcritics.org (blog)The original Godzilla was a dark film about the atomic bomb, in which a monster destroys everything in sight, and leaves little room for hope. It was a cathartic experience for a Japanese audience; a great unstoppable force is causing destruction, and …Godzilla: do the humans matter in monster films?Telegraph.co.ukMOVIE REVIEW: ‘Godzilla‘MonitorNice monster! New … Read more
Building a fitness Sisterhood: Women find success, empowerment through …Tyler Morning TelegraphThere’s something about a sisterhood that helps women overcome challenges. It’s even more important while attempting to lose weight or get fit. For the women who attend the fitness class, Body Combat, at Glass Recreation Center, that encouragement has … …read more Source: Women … Read more
Los Angeles TimesSofia Vergara and Nick Loeb, shown at at a pre-party before the 2014 White House Correspondents’ dinner, have broken up, the actress announced. Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb, shown at at a pre-party before the 2014 White House Correspondents’ dinner, …Sofia Vergara Announces Split From Fiance Nick LoebFox News LatinoNick Loeb, Sofia VergaraAccess … Read more
KENS 5 TVLOS ANGELES (AP) — Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said. Organizers said “March Against Monsanto” protests were held in 52 …Marchers protest genetically modified foodKenosha NewsRally participants demand GMO labelingThe Courier-Journal‘March Against Monsanto’ … Read more
CBSSports.comAs we wait to find out whether or not Serge Ibaka will be able to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, we probably need to see whether or not he’ll practice with the team. Ibaka was ruled out of the rest of the playoffs prior to …Spurs’ reaction to possible … Read more
Rampage Mirrors Threats Made on YouTube VideoABC NewsThe gunman fired for 10 minutes in streets filled with university students walking, biking and skateboarding in the beach community near Santa Barbara, picking off people one by one in a deadly rampage that chillingly mirrored threats made on a YouTube … …read more Source: YouTube News Feed … Read more
New York Daily NewsMahafarid Amir Khosravi was put to death at Evin prison, just north of the capital, Tehran. The fraud involved using forged documents to get credit at a top financial institution to purchase assets. The Associated Press. Saturday, May 24, 2014, 6:25 PM. A; A; A.Iran hangs main convict in biggest banking fraudTehran … Read more
One dead, two injured in crash, I-40 closedAlbuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A motorcyclist died as a result of a crash on Interstate 40 Saturday afternoon. Three people, including the motorcyclist, were taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital in critical condition after a crash near I-40 and Sixth … …read more Source: Albuquerque NM … Read more
How SF Giants bullpen changes without Casilla, plus tonight’s lineupSFGate (blog)When I first saw Santiago Casilla go down with his hamstring injury, after the initial shock, my next thought was that this could prove to be the Giants‘ most significant setback. He is a linchpin to a very good bullpen, a guy who can throw … Read more
EngadgetAt long last, the FCC can move forward with reforming its rural connection subsidies for the broadband era. A federal appeals court has upheld the agency’s Connect America Fund after challenges from smaller carriers, which were worried that the shift from …Federal Appeals court rejects challenges to broadband internet expansionJURISTFCC rural Internet subsidization given go-aheadSlashGearThe … Read more
Star Wars with Chinese characteristicsBoing BoingJeff writes, “Chinese historian Maggie Greene has recently written about one of the strangest treasures in her collection: a Chinese comic book version of Star Wars from 1980, which she aptly describes (with scans to prove it!) as ‘a fascinating … …read more Source: Star Wars News From Google
NBC New YorkStorms swept over the region on Saturday afternoon, and the National Weather Service declared a flash flood warning in northeast New Jersey and New York’s Rockland County. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny and warmer, with an isolated storm later … and more …read more Source: New York Weather News From Google
By unknown Remember that unforgettable moment from this year’s Oscars when Ellen DeGeneres ordered pizza for all your favorite A-list celebrities? Well, now Edgar Martirosyan, the man who delivered that pizza, has opened his own … …read more Source: <a href=http://www.aol.com/article/2014/05/23/oscars-pizza-guy-opens-up-his-own-restaurant/20891711/ target=_blank title="AOL.com Article – Oscars pizza guy opens up his own restaurant” >Academy Awards … Read more
CBC.ca“This week has really helped me get ready and I’m looking forward to playing some great tennis.” … Winning a WTA title is of course a goal I’ve had, and I’m so happy to accomplish it, but I still want to achieve more – more titles, bigger titles …Bouchard breaks WTA duck in GermanyESPN.co.ukBouchard wins … Read more
Miss New York pageant to crown winner SaturdaySILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a handful of appearances, hours of rehearsal, and one night of the two-part event in the rear view, the annual Miss New york pageant will come to a close this evening when one of the 21 contestants is crowned winner. …read more Source: … Read more
Toronto SunCanadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard won her first WTA singles title Saturday, beating Karolina Pliskova to claim the Nuremberg Cup. The 20-year-old from Westmount, Que., defeated her Czech opponent 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. “This is kind of like a stepping … …read more Source: WTA Tennis News From Google News
KTRK-TVWhen it comes to gaming, comics, movies and more, there’s no better place for fans than the exhibition floor of Comicpalooza. This year’s event, held May 23-26, 2014 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, featured plenty of stars and artists, panels …Mike Fisher’s new space babe art debuts at ComicpaloozamySanAntonio.com (blog) all 11 news … Read more
Bears Fall in NCAA Tennis QuarterfinalsCal AthleticsATHENS, Ga. – Ben McLachlan, Gregory Bayane and Chase Melton extended California’s season deep into the NCAA Championships, but the year finally came to an end as the three Golden Bears lost in their respective quarterfinals to some highly ranked … and more …read more Source: California Golden Bears … Read more
Big HollywoodJulianne Moore won the best actress prize at the 67th Cannes Film Festival Saturday for her role as a shallow starlet in Canadian director David Cronenberg’s biting Hollywood satire “Maps to the Stars”. In the film, the 53-year-old redhead plays an …Julianne Moore wins best actress at Cannes for her role in Maps to … Read more