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UPI.com“We’ve got crews out there beating these things to death as we pick them up,” Bernie Pineda, spokesperson for the interagency fire command team, told local news reporters. By Brooks Hays | May 26, 2014 at 6:17 PM | Comments. 10. 15. 0. 0. Firefighting crop …Fire jumps Kenai River as nearly 600 firefighters battle … Read more
SFGate (blog)The team with the majors’ best record had one of those days when their pitchers could not stop the bleeding and their defense was a sieve. One rarely sees the Giants commit two errors in a game, much less one inning, as they did Monday. Play like that …Chicago Cubs at SF Giants baseball … Read more
CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO (KCBS)— Do you consider San Francisco to be one of the safest cities for pets in America? According to Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the SF SPCA that’s a fact and there are several different animal rescue outlets in the city to back up her claim. …read more Source: San Francisco News By … Read more
No sign of 3 men missing in Colorado mudslideHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe results of a three-mile long mudslide are piled below Grand Mesa, where the slide started, background, in a remote part of western Colorado near the small town of Collbran on Monday. (AP Photo/Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Dean Humphrey). and more …read more Source: Honolulu News … Read more
Man killed, woman injured in East Oakland shootingKTVU San FranciscoA man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Sunday night, police said today. The shooting was reported at 10:27 p.m. in the 9000 block of International Boulevard. Officers arrived and found the two victims, who were taken … … Read more
Canada Offers Incentives to Lure Startups Across the BorderWall Street JournalImagine you are launching or running a startup and there’s a place where all of your developers—the biggest expense for most tech companies—cost one quarter what they do in Silicon Valley. Sure, it’s cold there, but talent is plentiful and the locals … …read more … Read more
BusinessweekA blister pack containing Pfizer’s 0.50mg Viagra tablets, produced by Pfizer Inc., is arranged for a photograph in London, U.K.. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg. Even in a high-stakes deal worth almost $120 billion, one that would create the world’s …How AstraZeneca escaped Pfizer’s clutches this timeReutersPfizer pulls plug on push to buy AstraZenecaWashington PostAstra pins hopes … Read more
Ex-Boston Commissioner Davis returning to WMassWWLP 22News… May 26, 2014, 7:30 pm. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis appears at a forum entitled, “Leading Cities Through Crisis: Lessons from the Boston Marathon” held at Boston University in Boston, Monday, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) …Ex-Boston :Police commissioner Ed Davis in PittsfieldBoston Herald all 2 … Read more
A’s slam Tigers to end four-game losing streakCBSSports.comOAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics manager Bob Melvin issued a pregame message to his slumping team to grind out at-bats rather look for home runs. Fortunately for the A’s, the players didn’t exactly follow that advice. Kyle Blanks homered in his home debut … …read more Source: Oakland Athletics … Read more
Kauai under flood advisory, but tradewinds returningHonolulu Star-AdvertiserRecord rainfall was also recorded on Saturday in Honolulu and Lihue. The 1.1 inches of rain on Saturday broke the old recrod of .1 inches set on May 24, 1956 in Honolulu. Lihue’s new record of .83 inches broke the old record of .37 set on May 24, … Read more
Concert review: Dave Matthews Band brings consistency to Atlanta showAccess Atlanta (blog)It doesn’t matter that the Dave Matthews Band last released an album two years ago. Their fans are among the most faithful enthusiasts and even though studio efforts are supported (as much as any band’s studio efforts are supported these days), the … and … Read more
More police, more honesty needed for Oakland parcel taxSan Francisco ChronicleCouncil colleague Libby Schaaf, a mayoral candidate, said a minimum staffing level must be included in the new tax proposal, if only as a starting point to earn public trust lost through a decade of failed promises associated with the public safety … and more … Read more
Washington PostDONETSK, Ukraine — Explosions and gun battles continued to rock this separatist region of eastern Ukraine late Monday night as state security forces fought rebels for control of a major airport, hours after Ukraine’s president-elect declared in Kiev …Leading in Ukraine election, billionaire Petro Poroshenko declares victoryCNN InternationalUkraine’s Next President Vows to Restore Order … Read more
CBS LocalOAKLAND, CA – MAY 26: Drew Smyly #33 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on May 26, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) …Recap: Oakland vs. DetroitSacramento BeeDrew not Smyly after Oakland blasts Detroit 10-0UpperMichigansSource.com all 43 news articles …read … Read more
Cannes 2014: the best and worst dressed stars – in picturesThe GuardianPhotograph: Michael Buckner/Getty Images Charlotte Gainsbourg, casual (well, ish) Louis Vuitton and Cannes is a triangle of Frenchie fashion perfection. Any yellow trouser naysayers can move along. Photograph: Picture Perfect/Rex Alessandra Ambrosio … …read more Source: Fashion News By Google
San Francisco Giants lose 8-4 to Chicago CubsSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — Giants fans have long used “Caining” to describe nights when Matt Cain would shine but take the loss because of a lack of run support. Chicago Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija had taken that lack of luck a step further in his first … Read more
Veterans, families, Super Bowl champ, in Sandston Memorial Day paradeWWBTIt was a plethora of patriotism in Sandston Monday, with the Henrico community displaying its largest Memorial Day parade ever. Along with the multitude of veterans and families, Eastern Henrico native and Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion Michael … …read more Source: NFL – Super Bowl … Read more
Topeka Capital JournalIn this May 21 photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, following his meeting with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. After weeks of criticism for his detached response, Obama showed …The Unlikely Group That Just Spoke Out Against President ObamaTheBlaze.comVeterans Affairs scandal shows … Read more
Financial TimesApple is readying a new software platform that would turn the iPhone into a remote control for lights, security systems and other household appliances, as part of a move into the “internet of things”. Apple plans to take on rivals Google and Samsung and make …Report: Apple to Take on Home Automation with “Smart … Read more
CBS LocalPHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia Police shot at least one person who was armed with a gun Monday evening in the Haddington neighborhood of Philadelphia. This happened around 5:30 p.m. on the 5600 block of Westminster Avenue. Police were … and more …read more Source: Philadelphia News From Google News
VentureBeatAt the Game Developers Conference and the recent Neuro Gaming event, Sony demonstrated how the eye-tracking works with Infamous: Second Son, the popular PlayStation 4 game, which was modified for the eye-tracking input system. I played around in a … …read more Source: Game Developers Conference News From Google News
Anchorage Daily Newsdealsaver. Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Tommy Milone struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and the Oakland Athletics smashed five home runs en route to a 10-0 triumph over the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a four-game set Monday at O.co Coliseum.A’s Snap 4-Game Skid With 10-0 Win Over TigersCBS LocalA’s hammer … Read more
ESPNMONTREAL — Injured New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan made the trip to Montreal with his teammates though his status for Game 5 remains unclear. Though it appears unlikely Stepan would be ready to return on Tuesday, when the Rangers have a …Rangers take 3-1 lead in East finals on St. Louis’ OT goalCBSSports.comNew York … Read more
Turbines Popping Up, Along With Questions of EfficiencyNew York TimesWind turbines like these on top of the Pearson Court Square, a 197-unit luxury apartment building in Queens, are part of an effort among New York City developers to attract buyers with a building’s green credentials. Credit Bryan Thomas for The New … and more …read … Read more
Hollywood LifeTo say Lil Wayne is upset at Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun would be the biggest understatement of the year. Weezy is straight up p***ed, as evidenced by a video that was released showing the rapper yelling into the camera about just how mad he …Lil Wayne Has Words For Justin Bieber’s Manager Scooter … Read more
USA TODAYSEATTLE (AP) — Chris Young and Robinson Cano arrived in Seattle with fanfare at opposite ends of the spectrum. Seattle couldn’t celebrate the arrival of Cano enough. Young was a last-second addition plucked at the end of spring training. Each has …Young, Cano lead Mariners past Angels 5-1KING5.comSeattle Mariners Series Preview Versus Los Angeles … Read more
ClassicaliteBaltimore Ravens’ Terrell Suggs (55), Ray Rice (27) and Ray Lewis (L) celebrate with the AFC Championship Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts, January 20, 2013.Rice’s lawyer says a lot about the case, hypotheticallyNBCSports.com all 297 news articles …read more Source: NFL – AFC … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A note next to the lineup card in the A’s clubhouse Monday warned hitters that home runs don’t start rallies, they end them. It stressed the importance of getting pitchers into the stretch and trusting teammates to produce behind them. Maybe …Oakland Athletics Week 8 ReviewAthletics NationPreview: Tigers visit Oakland … Read more
Pilot hospitalized after swallowing cocaine on Houston flightKPRC HoustonA POLICE SOURCE TELLS US SATURDAY A 49-YEAR-OLD MAN BOARDED A COMMERCIAL FLIGHT IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA AND HEADED FOR HOUSTON. BUT RIGHT BEFORE HE DID HE SWALLOWED SEVERAL BAGS OF DRUGS, SAYS … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google
More police, more honesty needed for Oakland parcel taxSFGateCouncil colleague Libby Schaaf, a mayoral candidate, said a minimum staffing level must be included in the new tax proposal, if only as a starting point to earn public trust lost through a decade of failed promises associated with the public safety … and more …read more … Read more
seattlepi.comSEATTLE (AP) — Chris Young and Robinson Cano arrived in Seattle with fanfare at opposite ends of the spectrum. Seattle couldn’t celebrate the arrival of Cano enough. Young was a last-second addition plucked at the end of spring training. Each has …Young, Cano lead Mariners past Angels 5-1KING5.comRecap: Seattle vs. LA AngelsAnchorage Daily NewsSeattle Mariners … Read more
The GuardianLondon’s economy is set to expand by 15% over the next five years to 2019, according to a forecast from the Centre for Economics and Business Research released on Tuesday. According to the economics consultancy, London’s booming economy will …London takes a bigger slice of growthThe Times (subscription) all 2 news articles …read more … Read more
PerezHilton.comHappy Endings actress Casey Wilson tied the knot with her fiancè David Caspe on Sunday in Ojai, California. The couple invited 170 guests, and the bride did an AH-mazing job describing the day, saying: “David and I couldn’t have been more excited to …‘Happy Endings’ actress Casey Wilson gets marriedWonderwallFormer ‘Happy Endings’ actress Casey Wilson … Read more
MTV.comJustin Bieber has been with Scooter Braun since the beginning of his career, when Braun found the soon-to-be-pop-star as a fresh-faced kid singing on YouTube. In the years since, through the all the highs and whatever obstacles or rumors of tension …Lil Wayne Threatens Justin Bieber’s Manager Scooter Braun — WatchHollywood LifeLil Wayne Calls Out … Read more
LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Shot In Long BeachCBS LocalLONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — A Los Angeles County Sheriff deputy has been shot in Long Beach, authorities said Monday. The unidentified male deputy was shot at Long Beach Boulevard at 69th Street in north Long Beach, a quarter-mile north of Artesia …1 Dead, LA County Sheriff’s Deputy … Read more