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Record-Breaking Post-Season Pool Means Each SF Giant Is Now $388K RicherSFistWe all know that our San Francisco Giants are lovely, unique snowflakes, but now they’ve got one more “first” to add to their resumes: They’re each receiving an all-time record amount of money as a result of their World Series triumph. What, you …and more … Read more
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finale Ratings Hit 4-Year High, ‘The Voice’ Down …Deadline.comIn the end it came down to a final three, three final dances and then Season 19 of Dancing With The Stars (2.9/9) had a celebrity winner on the final Tuesday of the November sweep. With partner Witney Carson, former Fresh Prince Of … Read more
Democratic bigwigs fail to sway garbage deal in Daly CitySFGateOakland rumor mill: The first and likely most important hire that Oakland Mayor-elect Libby Schaaf will make is the successor to interim City Administrator Henry Gardner, who was brought out of retirement when Fred Blackwell abruptly pulled up stakes … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland … Read more
Cleveland to release video of boy shot by officerLynchburg News and Advance… Tanika Reeves, Veronica Meggison and Ebony Foster; five children, Drequan Jones, Carrington Demetrius Banks, Chaz Banks all of Fayetteville, N.C., Darius Banks and Camryn Banks, both of Lynchburg, Va.; two nephews, A.J. and Jermaine; three nieces …and more …read more From:: Fayetteville, Georgia … Read more
What’s New on Netflix in December? These 13 Movies & TV Shows Are Great for …BustleAs the weather outside gets increasingly more frightful, the most delightful way to spend your evening is watching the new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix in December. Although there aren’t many holiday movies popping up yet, there are … Read more
Man found dead in Huckleberry park in Oakland hillsSFGateA man was found shot to death Tuesday at the Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve in the Oakland hills, police said. The victim, a man in his 60s whose name was not immediately released, was found on a park trail by a woman who had reported hearing …Oakland … Read more
Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, and …Wiz of AwesThe Washington Wizards are coming off two straight victories against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. They’ll return home tonight to meet a Southeast Division rival–the Atlanta Hawks. The game will tip off at 7:00pm from the Verizon Center.Hawks vs Wizards: … Read more
LA Blues fold, leaving women’s soccer void in regionThe Goat ParadeBut it must be concerning that a region that develops so many good soccer players (male and female alike) not only cannot bring a pro team into the current first division, but also cannot maintain a second-division team in the area either, especially … …read … Read more
TV Ratings Tuesday: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Rises, ‘New Girl’, ‘Marry Me …TVbytheNumbersOn ABC, the finale of Dancing with the Stars scored a season high 2.9, up 16 percent from Monday’s 2.5 adults 18-49 rating and up 21 percent from a 2.4 for last fall’s finale. It ranked as the show’s highest rated episode since … Read more
Will.i.am recruits André Leon Talley for fashion brandNew York PostSince leaving his post as artistic director at Zappos Couture, André Leon Talley has joined will.i.am’s i.am+ firm as the fashion and style director. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner is “changing the face of fashion” for Dazed magazine. -As fashion and style … …read more From:: Fashion News … Read more
Reading the Subtleties of Islamic FashionNew York TimesTHERE ARE SO MANY fashion weeks these days, from the Big Four (London, New York, Paris and Milan) to Tokyo, Rio, Miami and Abu Dhabi, among others, that I often think I could pass the year going from one to another, the way John Cheever’s Swimmer …and more … Read more
Is Washington, DC The Next Tech Mecca?Here And NowThe city is home to more than a thousand tech start-ups, thanks in part to government incentives for high-tech businesses. The city has created a “technology corridor” in Northwest — northwestern quadrant of Washington, D.C. — where start-ups are … …read more From:: Washington DC News From … Read more
Restaurant war has ex-lovers, lawsuits, billboardLas Vegas Review-Journal (blog)A feud between two of the best-known Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas has turned hotter than a habanero. It’s a spicy stew featuring ex-lovers, lawsuits and a contentious billboard. The billboard in question —an advertisement for Mundo restaurant and …and more …read more From:: Las Vegas Restaurant … Read more
Nevada gaming revenue down more than 4 percent in OctoberLas Vegas Review-JournalStifel Nicolaus Capital Markets gaming analyst Steven Wieczynski said he was encouraged by the back-story within October’s results; total total passenger counts at McCarran International Airport were up 3 percent and slot machine wagering in the Strip …Oct. gaming revenues break Washoe skidReno Gazette … Read more
Soci Raises $1.5M to Expand Social Media Management SystemXconomyInstead, the goal for social media marketing has shifted to building an audience that is engaged, and supportive of your business, cause, or community. “The key to social media is content,” Khoury says. “You can’t just inundate [fans] with coupons and … …read more From:: Social Media … Read more
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Recap: Lovers And FriendsReality TeaAs they all troop out, Kyle recounts the days when they were the slums of Beverly Hills and had to lie to the airlines on *gasp – commercial! – that their kids were under 2 to save money on seats. Now they fly private – but, … Read more
SDSU fraternities suspend social activitiesU-T San DiegoLeaders of San Diego State University’s Greek community announced Tuesday they were voluntarily suspending all parties and social activities at the campus’ fraternities indefinitely and would be requiring all members to undergo sexual assault …SDSU fraternities suspend social eventsfox5sandiego.comall 11 news articles …read more From:: San Diego News By … Read more
Golden State Warriors Schedule Breakdown and Record Predictions for DecemberBleacher ReportWith the month of November coming to a close soon, the Golden State Warriors currently sport a sparkling 11-2 record. As great as hot starts are, however, sustainability is key. The month of December will bring a new slew of challenges, and if the … … Read more
NFL Playoffs picture, Draft order & rooting interest guide: The Watch, Week 13Field GullsESPN had them ranked 7th, NFL.com had them ranked 6th. After confirming both the tiebreaker procedures and the wins and losses of all teams involved, I can say with full confidence that ESPN can go piss up a rope. (Actually, ESPN corrected … Read more
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Watch Mark Hamill talking about Episode VII …Mirror.co.ukStar Wars fans were amazed when it was revealed the space saga would return for a third series in 2015 – but it seems it wasn’t a surprise to everyone. In this amazing clip from 1983, Mark Hamill – who played Luke Skywalker … Read more
30 Actors Who Almost Starred In Marvel MoviesWhatCultureThere are a lot of “what ifs” in the movie business and Marvel is chock-full of them – hundreds of actors almost starred in some of the most beloved (and not so beloved) comic book movies of all time. And that’s the topic at hand today. They say … Read more
Six shot, wounded outside hip–hop show in SF’s Mission DistrictSFGateSix people were wounded early Wednesday when a gunman opened fire in a crowd outside a hip–hop concert at a Mission District nightclub, San Francisco police said. San Francisco rappers G-Val and Show Banga had performed a sold-out, 18-and-over …Six Injured In Shooting Outside Mission Street … Read more
Honolulu airport officials prepare for year’s busiest travel weekendHawaii News NowHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As airport officials gear up for Thanksgiving weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, they’re reminding travelers of modified and limited parking at the Honolulu International Airport. The Hawaii Department …Multiple births increase in HawaiiWSHM-TVShip owner, operator settle on … Read more
Oakland: Healing centers open to help residents process Ferguson decisionSan Jose Mercury News“These are hard issues,” said Karen Boyd, assistant to Oakland’s city administrator, of people’s feelings after the grand jury decision. Boyd said the centers were successful in helping about 100 people deal with grief, concerns and frustrations after …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Protest Halts Traffic on NB I-5 in La JollaNBC 7 San DiegoThere are approximately two dozen people wearing black standing across four lanes of highway traffic just south of the Nobel Drive exit just before 7 a.m.. Thousands of cars were stuck in gridlock reaching several miles south to downtown San Diego.and more …read more … Read more
Competitive cowboy shooter Secret Ponchos comes to PS4 for free in DecemberDigital TrendsThe game was initially confirmed for PS4 during Sony’s E3 2013 press conference. It was inspired by “Spaghetti Western” movies and fighting games. The developer, Switchblade Monkeys, has also cited class-based competitions like Team Fortress 2 and …and more …read more From:: Game … Read more
Las Vegas Strip Revenue Fell 5.6% in Oct. (MGM) (WYNN) (MGM)StreetInsider.com (subscription)This amounts to a 4.26percent decrease compared to October 2013, when licensees reported a gaming win of $954,319,750. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014), gaming win has decreased 3.29 percent. Las Vegas Strip revenue fell … …read more From:: … Read more
Three Views of Local Consciousness in Hong KongChinaFileA man holds up the colonial flag of Hong Kong during a rally outside the British Consulate General Hong Kong complex, November 21, 2014. The rally was held to request the British government to uphold the Joint Declaration. China took back control of …and more …read more From:: … Read more
E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM) Futures Analysis – November 26 …FX EmpireDecember E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average futures posted another tight range on Tuesday under thin trading conditions. The price action reflects the light pre-holiday volume although you could factor overbought conditions into the equation. Daily …and more …read more From:: Dow Jones News … Read more
How India’s Reliance Games is using movies to become a global mobile game …VentureBeatI interviewed Manish Agarwal about Reliance’s rapid rise as a mobile game publisher and the state of the mobile gaming market in India at the Slush 2014 conference in Helsinki last week. While Indian game companies haven’t made a huge mark on … Read more
Golden State Warriors visit South Beach to face Miami HeatUPI.comThe Warriors haven’t lost since Nov. 11 at home against the San Antonio Spurs. During this run, Golden State knocked off the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Sunday’s victory over Oklahoma City … …read more From:: Golden State … Read more
Jets to start QB Geno SmithESPNThe feeling close to the team is that general manager John Idzik insisted that Ryan start Smith, his underperforming former second-round pick. Smith’s return will happen on a national stage, as the Jets play the Miami Dolphins on Monday night at …Geno Smith Gets Monday Start vs. MiamiNew York JetsJets … Read more
Zennie62Media, which owns Zennie62.com and related properties, is part of the press corps at International CES in the role of blogger and vlogger for the sixth year in a row. This is a huge development and further evidence that the method of coverage of tech news established in this space and using the latest in … Read more
Police hit with bottles, rocks; 6 arrestedU-T San DiegoSAN DIEGO — Hundreds of demonstrators marching in response to a grand jury decision not to indict a police officer in the fatal shooting of a Missouri teenager twice blocked a freeway in City Heights Tuesday night, later moving to nearby streets …Hundreds Demonstrate In San Diego … Read more
Source: Padres offered over $100MU-T San DiegoIn agreeing Monday to a five-year, $95 million deal, Sandoval ended his free agency by choosing Boston over San Francisco, where he won three World Series titles, and San Diego, a surprise finalist for his services. Sandoval, the top third baseman on …Report: San Diego Padres have made highest … Read more