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Denver drops credit card fees, sees surge in plastic paymentsDenver PostAlthough the city of Denver has waived credit card fees, convenience fees remain for credit payments of motor vehicle registration fees, which Denver and other counties collect using a system run by the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles. (Helen H. …read more Source: Denver News … Read more
GamasutraA prototype version of the hardware was revealed during a Sony-sponsored GDC 2014 session, “Driving the Future of Innovation,” and today Sony published the full video of the presentation online for anyone to watch. The session, led by SCE Worldwide …Project Morpheus GDC 2014 presentation video shared in fullSlashGearGDC 2014: Hands-On Project Morpheus – Sony’s … Read more
CBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — “Scandal” actor Columbus Short was arrested Wednesday for allegedly punching a man at a West Los Angeles restaurant earlier this month, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. The 31-year-old star, who …‘Scandal’ actor Columbus Short charged with felonyMacon Telegraph (blog) all 137 news articles …read more Source: … Read more
Voice of AmericaEgyptian army chief General Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has officially announced that he is resigning from the armed forces so he can run in a presidential election he is expected to easily win. In a speech on state television Wednesday, the general said Egypt is …Egypt’s El-Sisi to resign, paving way for presidential bidCNNEgypt’s … Read more
Don’t lump the latest inbounding mistake with others this season: Cleveland …The Plain DealerThey did everything right when they inbounded the ball against Toronto on Tuesday with 7.8 seconds remaining, ahead 102-100, according to the Cleveland head coach. This time, when the inbounds play failed and Anderson Varejao’s pass attempt to Luol …Game 73: Cleveland … Read more
Macon Telegraph (blog)LOS ANGELES — Columbus Short, a lead actor on the television series “Scandal,” was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge that he seriously injured a man during an altercation at a restaurant earlier this month. Short was arrested by police in …Los Angeles prosecutors charge ‘Scandal’ star Columbus Short with felony batteryMinneapolis Star … Read more
Strip Scribbles: ‘Modern Family’ films at Mandalay Bay; ‘Ink Master’ resultsLas Vegas SunTATTOO TRIUMPH: Two Las Vegas tattoo artists were declared safe on Tuesday night’s episode of “Ink Master” on Spike’s hit reality-TV contest where they are vying for a $100,000 grand prize, bragging rights and a cover feature in Inked Magazine. Now … and … Read more
Houston braces for invasion of ‘Crazy Ants’Fox NewsThis is one horror film plot that may be all too real: Billions of voracious ants are about to descend on the Houston area, destroying entire homes and anything else that gets in their way. Rasberry Crazy Ants, even more destructive and mobile than … …read more Source: … Read more
WFAADallas police chief David Brown confirmed that an off-duty officer died Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in a rural area south of Waxahachie. Senior Cpl. David Myers, 56, was crossing a wooden bridge in the 900 block of West Road around 1:30 …Off-duty Dallas police officer killed in motorcycle crashDallas Morning News (blog)Dallas police … Read more
FOXSports.comKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Julio Teheran struck out nine over six innings in his final tuneup for opening day and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 9-2 on Wednesday. Teheran will start at Milwaukee on Monday. He finished the spring with a 1.80 …Recap: Atlanta vs. MiamiAnchorage Daily NewsAtlanta Braves’ Julio Teheran: Breakout Year?Tomahawk … Read more
ESPN (blog)LOS ANGELES — Last season, before Doc Rivers was the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, he was sitting on the visiting bench at Staples Center as the head coach of the Boston Celtics. In the waning moments of the Clippers’ blowout win over the Celtics …The Case for Los Angeles Clippers as 2014 … Read more
U-T San DiegoLeland Yee poses beside a bowl of shark fin soup during a news conference to oppose a bill to ban the sale of shark fin soup in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Yee was arrested Wednesday March 26, 2014, during a series of raids in the San Francisco Bay Area.California state senator accused of gun … Read more
CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The New York City Council introduced legislation Wednesday to charge customers 10 cents a bag at most stores. The goal is to curb the number of bags going into landfills and officials said it would save the city an estimated $10 …10-Cent Grocery Bag Fee Proposed in New York CityABC … Read more
SFGateKeith Jackson, accused by the FBI on Wednesday of being involved in a murder-for-hire scheme and a gun- and drug-trafficking conspiracy, was San Francisco’s top elected educator during the late 1990s. Jackson, 49, is a former president of the San … …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
Woman claims police officer hit her on the head during SXSWKVUEAUSTIN — Margaret Woodbury sent KVUE pictures of her head, days after she says a police officer hit her with a baton while she attended SXSW. Police at the scene said she was not him. The woman, who is a nurse from San Antonio, filed … Read more
New York TimesThe New York Times announced two new subscription plans on Wednesday, including NYT Now, a lower-priced app edited for a mobile audience, as part of the company’s push to expand its digital offerings and increase its revenue. The other plan, Times …What kind of New York Times subscriber are you?Capital New YorkNew York … Read more
ABC NewsNovak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didn’t realize he had broken the rules. When Andy Murray walked to the net and challenged him about it, Djokovic responded with a shrug and a sheepish smile. Murray lost the dispute, and the …Djokovic ends Murray’s reign in MiamiFox NewsDjokovic edges controversial encounter … Read more
NFL.comWe’re under 24 hours until the country is once again swept up in Johnny Manziel fever (watch it live on NFL Network starting at 11:30 a.m. ET). Luckily a few schools were able to go through the pro day circuit on Wednesday to give us something to talk …2014 NFL Draft: Johnny Manziel reportedly will … Read more
CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The New York City Council will consider legislation Wednesday to charge customers 10 cents a bag at most stores. The goal is to curb the number of bags going into landfills and officials said it would save the city an estimated …10-Cent Grocery Bag Fee Proposed in New York CityABC … Read more
Social Media Gurus Rejoice (Or Despair): Klout Has Been AcquiredForbesFor those not familiar with it (and, I suspect, those not familiar with Klout will be confused by its need), Klout is a service that tracks individual’s influence across social media. It is a service that in equal parts derided by the cognoscenti … and more … Read more
XinhuaWASHINGTON, March 26 (Xinhua) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his visiting British counterpart Philip Hammond said on Wednesday they can not rule out anything — including terrorism — yet on what happened to the missing Malaysian Airlines …Congressman Pushes Pentagon Chief to Make Russian Troop Movements PublicTIME (blog)Search continues for Malaysian Air flight … Read more
CNN(CNN) — U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday again called for Russia to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine — and warned of further isolation and “costs” if Moscow doesn’t respond to the West’s call for a change of course. The United States and …Obama: Russia won’t be dislodged from Crimea by military forceHaaretzPutin’s Neo-Soviet MenWall … Read more
Contra Costa Times“There are terrible threats in our midst,” Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin said before the council called on the East Bay’s congressional delegation to take steps to halt the transport of crude on the nation’s railways, pending comprehensive …Richmond calls on Congress to halt crude oil transport through Bay AreaOakland Tribune all 27 news … Read more
KSPRDefensive end Jared Allen on Wednesday signed a four-year, $32 million deal with the Chicago Bears, who were not known to be in the bidding for one of the NFL’s most productive pass rushers.Jared Allen leaving the Vikings and signed with Chicago BearsWDAYNFL notebook: Bears sign sack specialist Allen to 4-year contractTribune-ReviewJared Allen welcomed by … Read more
NFL: Jim Kelly to skip cancer surgeryThe Journal News / Lohud.com“We’re going to clean the game up on the field,” said Fisher, co-chairman of the influential competition committee. “The in-your-face taunting, those types of things, the language. It’s all in the (rule) book. It’s all under unsportsmanlike conduct … and more …read more Source: NFL … Read more
NFL.comDuring a lengthy discussion with reporters Wednesday, the 49ers coach was asked if he had any thoughts about the Seahawks’ demolition of the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. “That I witnessed it, that I saw it,” Harbaugh said, with a puncher’s quickness.Reports: 49ers want to sign Kaepernick to mega-deal before camp opensFOXSports.com49ers Want Kap’s … Read more
San Jose Mercury News“There are terrible threats in our midst,” Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin said before the council called on the East Bay’s congressional delegation to take steps to halt the transport of crude on the nation’s railways, pending comprehensive …Richmond calls on Congress to halt crude oil transport through Bay AreaContra Costa Times all … Read more
HaaretzObservers say Kerry tried to find a way to extend the negotiations and prevent unilateral steps on the Palestinians’ side, such as a UN appeal. By Jack Khoury and News Agencies | Mar. 27, 2014 | 1:08 AM …Arab summit refuses to recognize Israel as ‘Jewish state’Times of IndiaKerry interrupts Rome visit to salvage Mideast … Read more
ESPNMiami vs. Indy has the look of a heavyweight bout — with the muscle to back it up. Updated: March 26, 2014, 12:05 PM ET. By Brian Windhorst | ESPN.com. Recommend0
IGNVery little is known about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming space odyssey Interstellar. The Dark Knight trilogy director has remained evasive as ever and the simple one-line description reveals precious few details about the story: “A space adventure about …‘Interstellar’: Christopher Nolan Teases Wormhole Travel, Space Shuttle SetsTheWrap all 17 news articles …read more Source: Star Wars … Read more
New York TimesThree images of a newly discovered planetoid called 2012 VP113 taken at two-hour intervals in 2012. Credit Scott S. Sheppard/Carnegie Institution for Science. the main story. the main story. the main …Newfound pink world lurks at solar system fringesWashington PostNew dwarf planet in the Oort cloud changes picture of solar systemLos Angeles TimesNewly … Read more
Netflix CEO to speak at KIPP Nashville fundraiserThe TennesseanNetflix CEO Reed Hastings will be in Nashville next month as the keynote speaker of a fundraiser breakfast for the charter school KIPP Nashville. Hastings, who is active in education reform causes, sits on the national board of KIPP, which has 141 … and more …read more … Read more
ReutersCAIRO (Reuters) – Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the general who ousted Egypt’s first freely elected leader, on Wednesday declared his candidacy for a presidential election he is expected to win easily. Sisi toppled Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood last July …Egypt’s Abdel Fatah al-Sissi declares intent to run for presidencyWashington PostEgypt’s military chief Sisi quits … Read more
TechRadar UKNow users can tag up to 10 people in a photo without affecting the character count of their tweet. If you’re tagged in someone’s picture, you’ll receive a notification, similar to how Twitter sends alerts when people you follow are talking about a certain subject or …Twitter adds photo tagging feature, bumps attached photo … Read more
Yahoo Eurosport UKA bizarre plan that could dramatically change the face of the Olympics by switching several sports from the Summer Games to the winter version has been suggested by cycling’s most senior figure. And despite the best intention of Brian Cookson, the …Brian Cookson calls for radical overhaul of Olympic eventsThe GuardianMove some sports … Read more