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Three Cheers for San Francisco’s Official CheerleadersKALWSan Francisco revels in its uniqueness. Last month it added another unique aspect: it just might be the only city on earth with officially designated cheerleaders, as voted by the Board of Supervisors. Cheer San Francisco has been performing gymnastic …and more …read more From:: SF Board Of Supervisors … Read more
Plane missing in Alaska with nine on boardThe Seattle TimesThe small floatplane operating a shore excursion through Holland America Line was involved in an accident approximately 20 miles northeast of Ketchikan, near Ella Lake, the Seattle-based cruise line confirmed. The plane carried eight guests and a pilot.Pilot, 8 passengers from Seattle-based cruise ship killed in … Read more
Review: ‘Fresh Dressed’ Follows Hip–Hop From the Streets to the RunwayNew York TimesFrom the beginning, hip–hop fashion has been about a tug of war between relatability and aspiration. Early in the new documentary “Fresh Dressed,” DMC of Run-DMC says about his group’s street-influenced style, “Dressing this way lets them know, “Oh, he …Hip–hop was poised … Read more
Jeb Bush Shakes Money Tree in Manhattan Two More TimesNew York ObserverRepublican U.S. presidential hopeful and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush speaks during the “Road to Majority” conference June 19, 2015 in Washington, DC. … In addition to the Jersey strength, Mr. Bush flexed real muscle among prominent Jewish donors …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Is Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Austin Willis the Next Wes Welker?Bleacher ReportNo one knows it yet, but it’s possible the Oakland Raiders signed the next Wes Welker disguised as a fringe player scraping to secure a roster spot. Yes, you’ve heard of Amari Cooper, the highly touted and talented wide receiver out of Alabama. Let’s … Read more
Funding for women’s soccer closely monitored, says FIFAReuters“A minimum 15 percent they must be able to allocate (to women’s soccer projects) … and we check that 15 percent is allocated before we give them more funding from the women’s Football Development Program. “For every member association it is …Soccer-Funding for women’s soccer closely monitored, says … Read more
Kristaps Porzingis NY Knicks NBA Draft 1st Rnd Pick – WTF? – Video Kristaps Porzingis NY Knicks NBA Draft 1st Round Pick has pissed off Knicks Fans. The crowd was pointing thumbs down and even a kid was slamming his hand against his head. Kristaps Porzingis is a giant head scratcher of a pick at … Read more
Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns Is No. 1 NBA Draft PickNPRThe 2015 NBA Draft took place Thursday night in Brooklyn’s Barclay Center. Karl-Anthony Towns from the University of Kentucky was the first pick, drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that ended last season with a 16-66 record. Nineteen-year …Timberwolves select Karl-Anthony Towns with No. 1 pick … Read more
Kristaps Porzingis NY Knicks NBA Draft 1st Rnd Pick – WTF? – Video Kristaps Porzingis NY Knicks NBA Draft 1st Round Pick has pissed off Knicks Fans. The crowd was pointing thumbs down and even a kid was slamming his hand against his head. Kristaps Porzingis is a giant head scratcher of a pick at … Read more
Anders Hostelley adds CEO to title at Honolulu HomeLoansPacific Business News (Honolulu)Honolulu HomeLoans President Anders Hostelley will add the title of chief executive officer and will be named it to its board of directors, the company announced on Thursday. Hostelley joined the company in March 2010 as its chief production officer … …read more From:: … Read more
2015 NBA Draft results: Emmanuel Mudiay picked by Denver NuggetsSB NationEmmanuel Mudiay is off the board in the 2015 NBA Draft after being selected by the Denver Nuggets with the No. 7 overall pick Thursday night. Mudiay bypassed college to play overseas in China, becoming the first American player to avoid college and …Denver Nuggets … Read more
Taylor Swift & Britney Spears Remain Frontrunners For Super Bowl Halftime ShowHollywood Life15 years after starring in the 2001 Super Bowl Halftime Show — alongside NSYNC, Mary J. Blige, Nelly and Aerosmith — HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that the NFL wants her to star in their 2016 Halftime Show, during it’s 50th championship …Katy Who? … Read more
Bad inning haunts Mariners and Elias in 8-2 loss to RoyalsThe Seattle TimesThe Kansas City Royals played the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Safeco Field in Seattle. 1 of 15 Kansas City’s Alex Rios beats the throw home to Seattle catcher Mike Zunino, scoring on the bases-clearing 3-run RBI double by Omar Infante.Recap: … Read more
Russia won’t give up on Kiev, NATO general saysTribune-ReviewU.S. European Command Commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Philip M. Breedlove speaks during a news conference in Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Chuzavkov) …Russia can’t give Kiev same gas discount as before-PutinReuters Africa Mother urges Russia not to abandon … Read more
Every NFL Team’s To-Do List Heading into Training CampBleacher ReportWe’ve reached the dead period in the NFL offseason, where teams and players are preparing for the massive grind of the regular season. Training camp will be the next set of organized team events and also officially signals that football is back. Teams … …read more … Read more
Ratings: USA Hacker Drama ‘Mr. Robot’ Opens OK WednesdayVarietyUSA drama “Mr. Robot,” which was picked up for a second season before it even premiered, opened to decent numbers on Wednesday night — especially considering it was made available four weeks early as part of a unique windowing strategy by the … …read more From:: TV … Read more
Denver County Fair changes course, cancels Pot Pavilion; lawsuit settledThe CannabistThe Denver County Fair has canceled its attention-getting Pot Pavilion this year following a class-action lawsuit that accused a vendor of handing out samples of marijuana-laced chocolates at last year’s event, which was supposed to be drug-free. About …Denver drops marijuana from county fair9NEWS.com ‘Kitten … Read more
Showbiz Analysis with Actress Autumn ReeserParadeThroughout her career, actress Autumn Reeser has had plenty of fabulous roles to play including the ambitious Lizzie Grant on HBO’s hot series Entourage and the over-achieving Taylor Townsend from Fox’s hit series The O.C. And this month, she’s helping …and more …read more From:: Actress News By Google News
Buccaneers offseason report: Jameis Winston among rookies who could revive …USA TODAYTampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht learned a valuable lesson during his first year on the job: Playoff teams are almost never built in an offseason. Now Licht is left to clean up the mess he is partially responsible for making. Tampa Bay … Read more
Are these the top 25 TV shows of 2014/2015?austin360 (blog)Carrie Coon, star of “The Leftovers,” greets fans along with show runner Damon Lindelof at the 2015 ATX Television Festival. The HBO drama was chosen by Indiewire as the ninth best show of the 2014/15 television season. DALE ROE / AMERICAN- …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Women’s soccer fans Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers reunite for ‘Really!?!’ on ‘Late …Los Angeles TimesPoehler joined Meyers behind the desk — just like the good ol’ days — and after a bit of charming banter, the duo called out Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit for tweeting that women’s soccer and women’s sports in general are “not … Read more
Adidas Unveils Spring 2016 Tubular Sneakers at Paris Fashion WeekFootwear NewsThroughout the spring ’16 men’s shows, fashion labels have been having their say about cool sneakers. Today, Adidas talked back. The athletic label hosted a live presentation in Paris this evening to unveil four spring ’16 styles for its Tubular … …read more From:: Fashion … Read more
NBA Draft 2015 Prediction – Ant’s Rants – Video Hey everyone! In this episode I give my prediction on the top 5 for tonights NBA Draft! Let me know what you think! Twitter- @AntsRants62 Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/AntsRants62?ref=aymt_homepage_panel via YouTube Capture via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/nNLSqVGZmcw
NBA Draft 2015 Prediction – Ant’s Rants – Video Hey everyone! In this episode I give my prediction on the top 5 for tonights NBA Draft! Let me know what you think! Twitter- @AntsRants62 Email- AntsRants62@gmail.com Facebook Page-https://www.facebook.com/AntsRants62?ref=aymt_homepage_panel via YouTube Capture via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/nNLSqVGZmcw
Fashion designers are trying to get you to wear high-end fanny packsBusiness InsiderOn the first day of the spring 2016 men’s collections in the City of Light, no less esteemed or trendsetting a fashion house than Valentino sent a handful of fanny packs down the runway. These came in the traditional shape (that flat-topped ellipse … Read more
Lights Out In Downtown Oakland Wednesday Night – Video The street lights were out along several blocks in Downtown Oakland last night. This is the view as I was leaving Radio Bar and using Uber to head home. Some group of folks started shooting off firecrackers at 13th and Franklin, too. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/18fqakzfPmU
NCAA Basketball Teams That Will Benefit Most from Trips Abroad in Summer 2015Bleacher ReportNow, heading to Europe—or somewhere outside America—is a rite of passage, even a recruiting tool, for college basketball teams. They are allowed one trip every four years. About 60 programs will head out of the country (“overseas” isn’t totally … …read more … Read more
NAIA adopting NCAA rule changes for women’s basketballRadio IowaThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is adopting recent changes made to women’s basketball by the NCAA. That includes the new time rule which will feature four 10-minute quarters. Corey Westra is the Commissioner of the Great Plains … …read more From:: NCAA Basketball News By Google … Read more
Mobile’s Saenger Theatre offers up diverse doubleheader of Grammy Award …gulflive.comThe Saenger Theatre in Mobile is offering a diverse doubleheader over the next two nights, featuring a pair of Grammy Award winning artists. The Indigo Girls take the stage Thursday night, followed by Delbert McClinton Friday night. Both acts are … …read more From:: Grammy … Read more
Taylor Swift: ‘I’ve decided to put 1989 on Apple Music … and happily so’Los Angeles TimesIt’s official. Taylor Swift’s album “1989” will be available on Apple’s new music service, following the company’s reversal of a controversial policy on royalties. “After the events of this week, I’ve decided to put 1989 on Apple Music … and … Read more
Why Facebook unbundled its Messenger appCNBCFacebook is opening up its messaging service to users and nonusers alike. With the new Messenger, users can sign up with just a name and phone number, according to TechCrunch. Facebook realizes this will allow people to keep in touch with friends, but …Using Messenger Without FacebookABC News Messenger Drops … Read more
Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Love contractual opt-out and what will probably …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – “Reality had strangled invention,” Red Smith wrote in his column about Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.” Fact trounced fiction. The on-field plays beat off-field fantasies, or maybe realized them. Today, rumor doesn’t so …Report: Celtics to sell Kevin Love, Paul … Read more
Chicago Weather: Threat of flooding across areaWLS-TVThe National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch until 1 p.m. Thursday for Ford, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Benton, Jasper and LaPorte counties. LIGHTNING STRIKE, SLIPPERY ROADS The rain began falling around 3 a.m. Thursday and …Kankakee River overflows into residents’ yardsMyFox Chicago Restaurant Offers to Pick Customers Up … Read more
iPhones hit with ‘blue screens of death’USA TODAYUsers of Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone on T-Mobile’s (TMUS) network are reportedly suffering from random “blue screens of death.” Complaints reveal an outbreak of cases where the Apple device’s screen flashes blue right before rebooting without warning, …T-Mobile iPhone Users Report Blue Screens of DeathPC Magazine T-Mobile iPhones are … Read more
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Companies Dominate 2015 Forbes’ Asia’s “Best …ForbesSINGAPORE (June 25, 2015)– Companies from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan once again dominate this year’s Forbes Asia’s “Best Under A Billion” List, accounting for 60% of the top 200 publicly-traded companies in the Asia-Pacific region.China, Hong Kong, Taiwan companies dominate 2015 Forbes … Read more