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ESPNPHILADELPHIA — When David Buchanan walked into the manager’s office after a rough outing in the minors, he didn’t expect to leave a major leaguer. Buchanan sure pitched like he belonged in his debut. The 25-year-old righty threw five effective innings …Kershaw goes 6 strong as LA Dodgers blank Philadelphia Phillies 2-0, plus …The Times-PicayuneLos … Read more
Economic TimesThe Startup Dosti partnership, which seeks to build enduring relationships between entrepreneurs from India, Pakistan and its diaspora by providing cross-border support, mentorship, and seed funding to start-ups, has just completed one of its most … …read more Source: Startup Funding News From Google News
Belleville News DemocratThe Brazilian soccer midfielder is putting his Rio de Janeiro mansion on the rental market during the last half of the World Cup. The real estate agency handling the property says on its website that the five-bedroom house is available for the first 15 …Ronaldinho renting out his Rio de Janeiro house during … Read more
Baltimore Sun (blog)It’s late May, but Ubaldo Jimenez pitched like it was early April. The Orioles right-hander labored through four innings Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, his shortest outing of the year, matching season-worst marks with five runs allowed and …Corey Kluber’s Cleveland Indians roll Ubaldo Jimenez’s Baltimore Orioles …The Plain DealerKluber sharp as Cleveland … Read more
Toledo Free PressIt’s rather appropriate that Toronto-based Drinkbox Studios’ most famous game — the wonderfully entertaining action title “Guacamelee!” — focuses on a protagonist who rises from the dead, imbued with more powers than ever before. In a weird way, that … …read more Source: Game Developers News Feed From Google News
Drake Bell and his #BELLievers fuel Justin Bieber ‘Belieber’ feudZap2it.com (blog)Actor/musician Drake Bell has never kept his disdain for pop singer Justin Bieber’s fans a secret. The latest iteration is Bell tweeting out a video made by YouTuber Major Motion Matt, which Matt intros with, “So, Justin Bieber fans are… pretty … …read more Source: … Read more
CBC.caThe veteran Toronto knuckleballer, who had made it through six innings in his previous six starts but each time failed to get out the seventh, turned in his strongest performance of the season Saturday, going 8 1/3 innings as the Blue Jays defeated the …MLB roundup: Blue Jays edge Oakland, Red Sox slide continuesTheChronicleHerald.caEven the … Read more
Indianapolis StarOnce the Jim Irsay case is fully adjudicated – and maybe even before that; there’s nothing stopping him from acting now — the ball will be in commissioner Roger Goodell’s court. The legal system may ultimately go easy on Irsay; that’s the advantage of …Hamilton County gives Jim Irsay a pass; what will Roger … Read more
Dickey delivers strong start, Blue Jays beat A’sCBSSports.comAthletics INF Nick Punto (left calf) was unavailable. … Toronto outrighted RH Esmil Rogers to Triple-A Buffalo. … Oakland dropped to 19-3 when scoring first. … The roof at Rogers Centre was open for the first time this season. … Athletics LHP … …read more Source: Oakland Athletics … Read more
Councilman Connolly leads fundraising in bid for San Rafael supervisor seatMarin Independent JournalContributors of $2,500 each to Connolly included the law firm for which former Supervisor Gary Giacomini works, Hanson Bridgett LLC of San Francisco; Access4Bikes of Point Reyes Station; attorney James Nielsen of San Rafael; attorney Perry Litchfield … …read more Source: San Francisco … Read more
Under the Gun ReviewMany in the press are reporting that Tarantino is expressly referring to networks like HBO, Starz, and Showtime, but I do not see why Netflix or even Amazon would not jump at a chance to claim exclusive rights to the Django Unchained Tarantino always … and more …read more Source: Starz Networks … Read more
Boston Calling Music Festival Sparks Some Epic SelfiesBoston.comBoston Calling took over City Hall Plaza on Friday night, and while the bands may have drawn people there, they certainly weren’t the only things getting photographed during the May 23-25 festival. We rounded up the best selfies (#bostoncalling or … …read more Source: Boston News Feed From … Read more
Albuquerque school district seeks action on special educationLas Cruces Sun-NewsThe Santa Fe New Mexican reported (http://bit.ly/1m6LAHE) that the letter by Albuquerque Public Schools to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan also suggests annual audits and stricter monitoring of New Mexico’s special-education budget. The action …Albuquerque Public Schools asks feds to oversee state’s special ed budgetSanta … Read more
A look at deadliest college-related US shootingsMonterey County HeraldApril 2, 2012: Seven people are killed and three are injured when a 43-year-old former student opens fire at a tiny Christian school, Oikos University, in Oakland, California, according to authorities. One Goh … FILE – In this April 30, 2012, file … and more …read more … Read more
A look at deadliest college-related US shootingsKMPH Fox 26But as public opinion on the issue has turned and courts strike down same-sex marriage bans, gay rights is…More >>. It wasn’t all that long ago that Republicans used gay …. Zawahri is fatally shot by officers in the college library in Santa Monica … and more … Read more
TweakTownAfter the cultural insensitivity that Sony Pictures extended to Toho’s Godzilla in 1998’s remake, it’s a wonder that the Japanese studio agreed to license out its character to another U.S. studio again. But 2014’s effort not only reinvigorates the …Godzilla stomps into bookstores, tooConcord MonitorThe Godzilla Heisei Period (1984-1995)Flick SidedSpoiler Alert: Japan does Godzilla better … Read more
Daily DigestAccording to a report from the Los Angeles Times, the infamous “pillowcase rapist” has been freed from prison on Santa Clara County Judge Gilbert Brown’s order. Christopher Evans Hubbart will reportedly rent a small house in a rural area near the city of …‘Pillowcase’ Serial Rapist Released into Southern California Town, Where …Bustle‘Pillowcase Rapist’ … Read more
New York TimesShawn Coleman, president of 36 Solutions, which represents marijuana companies, lit up before the Colorado Symphony’s “Classically Cannabis” fund-raiser on Friday. Because of legal concerns, it was an invitation-only event. Credit Kevin Moloney for The …Meet the marijuana mavens, the women of potCNBC.comWagner and vape pens: Symphony’s first cannabis concert a real successThe … Read more
ABC NewsThe richly ruminative Chekhovian drama “Winter Sleep” was awarded the Palme d’Or on Saturday, the second Turkish film to take the Cannes Film Festival’s top honor. Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan accepted Cannes’ top honor, handed out by Quentin Tarantino …Cannes 2014: ‘Winter Sleep,’ ‘Foxcatcher’ take home big honorsLos Angeles TimesThe Cannes Palme d’Or: Who … Read more
Chicago TribuneSanta Barbara, Calif. -—. A law enforcement source has confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that Elliot Rodger is a suspect in the homicidal rampage near UC Santa Barbara that left seven people dead, including the gunman, and seven others wounded.7 dead, including gunman, in shooting near Calif. college campus: Hollywood …Fox NewsSuspect in … Read more
ESPNOKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka said Saturday while he has not practiced or run yet, he would be willing to play through pain to return to the floor this postseason. “Right now I’m waiting for the team doctor to confirm, and also it’s …Ibaka could help Thunder improve defense vs. SpursWashington PostSpurs … Read more
Voice of AmericaJOHANNESBURG — South African President Jacob Zuma was sworn in for a second five-year term Saturday at a pomp-filled event attended by thousands from across the country, with dozens of foreign dignitaries from around the African continent also on …Zuma thanks ANC supportersNews24President Jacob Zuma Sworn in for Second TermAllAfrica.comPresident Uhuru Kenyatta arrives … Read more
SBSJulianne Moore has won the best actress prize at the 67th Cannes Film Festival 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 ageing …Julianne Moore among big prize-winners as Cannes Film Festival nears its endMetro all … Read more
Voice of AmericaKYIV — Ukraine is preparing for a crucial presidential election amid fears of fresh violence aimed at disrupting Sunday’s vote. Ukrainian election observers now predict only a statistical minority of voters in the east will be able to cast ballots because …Pro-Russians block eastern Ukraine from voting prepChristian Science MonitorPutin Discusses Ukraine Elections … Read more
Boston HeraldTHINKING OUT OF THE BOX: Brock Holt, who batted leadoff in the Red Sox lineup against the Rays last night, watches his double in the fifth inning. 1. Saturday, May 24, 2014. Print Email Comments Photo Gallery …Victorino back on DL; Nava elated to rejoin Red SoxMLB.comVictorino on DL for Red Sox; Ortiz, Napoli … Read more
ESPNEven though it’s still a long way from September, Kansas City has done little to improve its mediocre passing game. The draft went by without the team selecting a receiver; free-agent target Emmanuel Sanders decided to sign in Denver instead of Kansas … and more …read more Source: NFL – AFC Game News From Google
San Jose Mercury NewsTORONTO — In the minutes after the A’s 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, theories abounded about the link between the Rogers Centre’s artificial turf and the Oakland errors that led to two unearned runs. Starting pitcher Jesse Chavez (4-2 …Oakland Athletics – TeamReportReutersAthletics-Blue Jays PreviewCBSSports.comOakland Athletics (30-18) at Toronto Blue … Read more
Kardashian-Kanye wed in Florence fortressHonolulu Star-AdvertiserFLORENCE, Italy >> Reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West wed on Saturday evening in a Renaissance fortress in Florence, the TV network that carries “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” confirmed. The city’s mayor’s office had said a week … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed From … Read more
Oil & Gas JournalThe Memorial Day holiday weekend in the US is the traditional kickoff of the nation’s summer driving season. With this year’s Memorial Day holiday looming, the national average retail price for regular gasoline stands at $3.67/gal, as it was this time last year, …Boone gas prices highest in stateWatauga DemocratGas prices have … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)Original story: Close to two dozen Dallas police units, along with SWAT, are dealing with a shooting that’s become a standoff in the 6000 block of Belmont Avenue near Skillman Street in East Dallas. Police say one woman has been shot and taken to the …One dead after standoff in old East … Read more
Lil Keke Addresses ‘Sad’ Impact Lean Has Had on Hip Hop CultureBETGlorified and illegally enjoyed by various artists in the music industry, Lean (promethazine/codeine cough syrup and soda), is continuing to have a deadly impact throughout the hip hop culture. Houston legend Lil Keke recently spoke out against the … …read more Source: Hip Hop … Read more
Miami conference in Little Haiti aims to give more prominence to the issues …MiamiHerald.comMore than 150 community leaders from across the country are gathered in Miami this weekend for a three-day conference aimed at raising the profile of black immigration to the United States. Titled “Rising Together: Black Immigration Network Kinship … …read more Source: … Read more
The Plain DealerThe Indians wouldn’t have made the postseason last year without Jimenez, but for much of his stay in Cleveland he pitched exactly like he did Saturday. Kluber and Jimenez traded zeroes for the first four innings, but while Kluber was being stingy with …Indians outlast Orioles on Santana’s double in 13thCBSSports.comCleveland Indians (23-26) … Read more
Toronto StarBut the investigation will have to show the causes.” Interior Minister Joelle Milquet told reporters that the shooter apparently parked a car outside before entering the Jewish Museum. She added the gunman “apparently fired rather quickly, went outside … and more …read more Source: NAB Show News From Google
Times ColonistRIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian soccer midfielder Ronaldinho is putting his Rio de Janeiro mansion on the rental market during the last half of the World Cup. The two-time FIFA player of the year and 2002 World Cup winner, says on his Facebook page, “I am …Ronaldinho renting out his Rio de Janeiro house … Read more