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News, Sports, Tech, Politics, Pop-Culture by Zennie Abraham & Zennie62Media, Inc team
Say Hello to Ello, An Ad-Free Alternative to FacebookBusinessweekTo understand the buzz around Ello Inc., consider why Jon Harvey recently signed up for the social network. Harvey, an art director in New York, got an invitation to be part of Ello from a friend two months ago. He quickly registered after hearing that many of […]
Investigators suspect arson in 5 suspicious East Oakland firesKTVU San FranciscoSabatini said in a statement, “Their swift action to respond to these structure fires prevented them from becoming more damaging and possibly life-threatening.” Oakland Fire Department officials said anyone with information about the fires should call …Five early-morning fires in East Oakland deemed suspiciousContra Costa […]
Rock In Rio announces lineup for Las Vegas debutKVVU Las VegasBilled as one of the largest music festivals in the world, Rock In Rio on Friday announced the lineup for its inaugural United States appearance in Las Vegas next year. According to the festival’s website, Metallica, No Doubt, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift …Work underway on […]
Grand Theft Auto artist offers tips on how to succeed in gamingPolygonAs former art director at Rockstar Leeds, which worked on many games in the Grand Theft Auto series, Ian Bowden knows a thing or two about the art scene in game development. After the release of Grand Theft Auto 5, he transitioned to mobile […]
MD Anderson doctor convicted of assault in poisoning of colleagueChron.comDr. George Blumenschein testifies as a character witness during the trial of Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo in the 248th District Court at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez-Angulo was …Houston doctor found guilty of poisoning colleague, loverKHOUHouston […]
Marvin Booker trial: Witness says fellow Denver deputy often provoked inmatesThe Denver PostHouston, who retired from the Denver Sheriff Department after a 15-year career in November 2009, nine months before Booker’s death, said she was not surprised when she heard about Booker’s death that Gomez had been involved because of all the times … …read […]
Arrests over sidewalk chalk messages spawn lawsuitLas Vegas SunThe civil lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas seeks unspecified monetary damages and a court declaration that protesting on public sidewalks is not against the law. The 31-page complaint accuses the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police …Sidewalk chalkers sue Las Vegas police over arrestsLas […]
College Board: We support the “actions,” protests of Jeffco studentsThe Denver PostParents, residents, and teachers, wave signs in support of teachers at the corner of S. Kipling Parkway and Bowles Ave., September 26, 2014. They are protesting in support of teachers in Jefferson County Schools. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post). Sep 25 …What in the […]
Bills vs. Texans previewESPN (blog)On Sunday, the Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills. These are two teams that surprised people with 2-0 starts and will meet after their first losses. The Texans (2-1) beat Washington and Oakland before coming down to earth during a road game against …Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: Spread Analysis and […]
1 dead, 1 hurt in North Miami Beach drive-by shootingMiamiHerald.comA man who police say was likely an unfortunate bystander was shot and killed Friday, and another man was wounded, during a drive-by shooting in a residential North Miami Beach neighborhood. Police said the man killed was Kyron Richmond Elderly, 49, …Innocent Bystander Killed In North […]
Where to eat the Mexican food of Guanajuato, Oaxaca and YucatanSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)Friday nights at Off the Grid Fort Mason, Laguna and Marina streets, San Francisco. What to look for: cactus … After a successful career as a seamstress in coastal Oaxaca, Oliva moved to the Bay Area in her 40s, and here she […]
Jalisco-style specialities at tiny Taqueria Campos in OaklandSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)The place where her father, uncles and brothers grew corn, beans and chayote in the pine-covered highlands above El Grullo, a town with such strong ties to the Bay Area that at least a dozen restaurants, taquerias and food trucks bear the name … …read […]
Work underway on site for huge Strip music festivalVEGAS INCGrading work is shown on the 33-acre lot at the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard South and Sahara Avenue Thursday Sept. 25, 2014. The site will be home to the City of Rock, open-air concert venue with a capacity of 80,000 that will serve as […]
Uber driver accused of hammer attack on San Francisco riderSFGateAn Uber driver is accused of seriously injuring a passenger by bashing him on the head with a hammer in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, authorities said Friday. Patrick Karajah, 26, of Pacifica, pleaded not guilty Thursday in San Francisco …San Francisco Uber Driver Charged With […]
Jackie KingOak RidgerJackie graduated from Parkview High School (Lilburn, Ga.) in 2010, where she thrived as a talented singer and artist. With support from her parents, Ross and Terry King of Fayetteville, Ga.; Jill and Tim Bates of Cotuit, Mass.; her brother, Alex King … …read more Source:: Jackie King – Oak Ridger Zennie AbrahamZennie […]
Moscow, Kiev reach preliminary agreement in gas disputeFox News LatinoMoscow and Kiev have reached an agreement in principle to guarantee the flow of gas to Ukraine and the rest of Europe during the upcoming winter, a European Union official said here Friday. EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger confirmed the news …Kiev’s claims over legality of […]
2015 NFL Draft: How High Can Louisville’s Lorenzo Mauldin Rise?NFL MocksThis is a player who has been consistently on the rise over the last three years, and is showing signs this year of why he could be considered a first or second round draft pick. At 6’4″ 252 pounds, Mauldin has a leaner frame with […]
Bev Hills Paper Warns About ISIS Attack on Unbuilt LA SubwayCurbed LAHere’s how the lead story begins in this week’s Beverly Hills Courier (“the Newspaper of Record for the World of Beverly Hills“): “Add terrorism to the list of woes future Beverly Hills High School students may have to deal with if the L.A …Normans […]
Gaming’s Future in Massachusetts is Still Up in the AirMotley FoolA ballot referendum in November could overturn the law that allowed gaming in the first place, and with casinos going bankrupt down the coast in Atlantic City, New Jersey, public sentiment could be turning negative. At stake is Wynn Resorts’ $1.6 …Hedge Fund Manager Chanos […]
Grasslands under threat from encroaching treesUPI.com“It’s clear from this research that if you don’t burn at all, these grassland streams basically are going to switch to forests and will not be grassland streams anymore,” said Walter Dodds. By Brooks Hays | Sept. 26, 2014 at 5:56 PM | Comments. share with …Trees Are Encroaching Grassland […]
The unlikely NFL journey of Giants tight end Larry DonnellCBSSports.comIn preparation for the 2011 NFL Draft, Donnell, who didn’t receive an invitation to the NFL Combine, drew the attention of a few teams at his pro day, most notably the New York Giants. He measured 6-foot-6 and 268 pounds during his pre-draft workout …How rarely […]
Port Of Oakland Kills OaklandGlobal Says Post The Oakland Post is reporting that the Port of Oakland has refused a contract to California Capital Group lead by Phil Tagami. This, along with the news that the City of Oakland did not get the TIGER grant, would seem to spell the end of The OaklandGlobal project. […]
Get yer SF Giants playoff scenarios right here! Plus Vogelsong scores $SFGate (blog)Pirates win the Central, Cardinals win the wild card: Whoever has the better record between the Cardinals and Giants hosts Wednesday’s wild-card game. If the Cardinals and Giants tie, the game is in San Francisco because the Giants won the season …and more […]
Video: Beyond Spreadsheets – Generating operational impact with analyticsGamasutraIn addition to this presentation, the GDC Vault offers numerous other free videos, audio recordings, and slides from many of the recent Game Developers Conference events, and the service offers even more members-only content for GDC Vault subscribers.and more …read more Source:: Video: Beyond Spreadsheets – Generating […]
Who Is Your Favorite Bay Area Fashion Blogger?Racked NYNext month, we’ll announce our Racked Awards winners, a group of shops and services that make San Francisco the stylish city we know and love. And while we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our favorites, we also want to recognize the influencers who … …read more […]
Derek Jeter’s Dramatic Final Yankee Stadium Game Draws Record TV Ratings …ForbesThe telecast peaked at 1.99 million viewers from 10:15 to 10:30 pm ET (16.55 average TV Household rating), the most-viewed quarter-hour in YES’ history. The entire game telecast was the most-viewed program on any single network in the New York DMA …Derek Jeter’s final […]
College Football Playoffs Tickets For Face Value? It Can Be A Reality For Any FanForbesAs we enter Week 5 of the 2014 college football season, the outlook for the first ever College Football Playoffs is getting a bit clearer. We are still miles away from determining which four schools will ultimately decide who wins the […]
Stylist Kate Young on Fashion and FamilyWall Street JournalIt’s broken up into five chapters, according to Ms. Young’s theory that everyone leans towards one particular style for evening: relaxed, sexy, classic, fashion-forward or dramatic. She also includes tips on the best salons in New York, Los Angeles and …and more …read more Source:: Stylist Kate […]
Disney’s Marvel Settles With Hulk Co-Creator’s FamilyBloomberg“Marvel and the family of Jack Kirby have amicably resolved their legal disputes, and are looking forward to advancing their shared goal of honoring Mr. Kirby’s significant role in Marvel’s history,” the company and the Kirby family said in a joint … …read more Source:: Disney's Marvel Settles With […]
Italian Fashion Blogger Gresy Daniilidis Loves Drugstore Lip Balm, FedorasNew York MagazineContinuing on from our chat with Alessia Rosso, for this week’s edition of Life Alla Moda we sat down with Milan-based fashion blogger Gresy Daniilidis of Corriere Della Moda, a site she started when she was just 17. Click ahead for her thoughts on […]
Saturday Night Live’s 25 Top Box Office StarsBusinessweekAs Claire Suddath points out, you can’t swing a driving cat without hitting an SNL writer or actor on TV these days; as the ranking below illustrates, they’ve also contributed to billions of dollars in box office revenues, according to movie revenue …and more …read more Source:: Saturday […]
Chicago-area air traffic center fire grounds 1700 flightsYahoo NewsO’Hare is the main hub for United Airlines and a major hub for American Airlines . From January to August, more than 580,000 flights departed or landed at O’Hare, the city of Chicago said, citing Federal Aviation Administration data. Southwest Airlines …Chicago flights grounded after fire at […]
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Marvel Keeps Rights to its Biggest CharactersIGNKirby is the creator or co-creator of many popular Marvel characters, including Captain America, the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and the X-Men. Much of his work was done alongside Stan Lee, but due to Kirby’s contributions being work-for-hire … …read more Source:: Marvel Keeps Rights to its […]
Delano Las Vegas opens on the Stripazcentral.comContainer ban: Following a downtown crackdown that requires anyone drinking alcohol in the Fremont Street Experience area to use a plastic or paper cup, the Las Vegas Strip has followed suit, instituting an ordinance banning open glass bottles. Alcohol … …read more Source:: Delano Las Vegas opens on the […]