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Super Bowl forecast update: Light precip possible into Sunday morning, but no …Washington Post (blog)Precipitation – maybe light – appears to come well before kickoff of the Super Bowl. Right now, rain, or snow/mix are equally likely Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning, assuming something does fall from the sky. Anything that falls should get … Read more
Christian Science MonitorAs Ukraine’s anti-government revolt spreads like wildfire around the country, a senior official has for the first time threatened to call a state of emergency – which could bring the army onto the streets of Kiev and other strife-plagued cities. Skip to next …Ukraine Minister Threatens State of EmergencyTIMEProtest city at the heart … Read more
ESPNESPN The Magazine’s Brett Forrest discusses the reaction in Russia to President Barack Obama sending openly gay athletes such as Billie Jean King to represent the United States in Sochi. Tags: Winter Olympics, Russia, Sochi, President Barack Obama, …Winter Olympics 2014: Should Americans go to Sochi?CBS NewsIOC president confident in security plan for SochiUSA TODAYOlympic … Read more
Boston HeraldDavid Ortiz wants a multi-year extension from the Red Sox, and if he doesn’t get one, he won’t hesitate to play for someone else. That was Ortiz’s message last night during an interview with Steve Burton on Ch. 4’s Sports Final. Ortiz believes he can keep …Ortiz ready to move on if Red Sox … Read more
ReutersTUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia adopted a new constitution on Monday, a big stride towards democracy in the country that began the Arab Spring revolutions and has largely avoided the chaos and violence now plaguing the neighbors it inspired. After years under …Tunisia approves new constitution, appoints new governmentCNNTunisia signs new constitutionThe GuardianTunisia passes progressive constitutionThe … Read more
Mingling with millionaires and partying among politicians: My nights in DavosCNN InternationalDavos (CNN) — Day 1 – Wednesday: “Now you remember the rules, don’t you?” cautions my colleague Richard Quest, a long time veteran of the prestigious World Economic Forum. “What happens in Davos, stays in Davos.” “And the Piano Bar,” he continues, … and … Read more
Boston HeraldMAN OF THE HOURS: Paul Pierce is showered with cheers as he leaves the court after last night’s game at the Garden. 1. Monday, January 27, 2014. PrintEmail Comments Photo Gallery. By: Steve Bulpett. Paul Pierce swears he didn’t cry. He took in the …For Kevin Garnett, return to Boston ‘bigger than Minnesota’Boston GlobeThe … Read more
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VIDEO: This Is What It Looks Like When You Parachute into an NFL Playoff GamePeople MagazineThousands watched the Denver Broncos clinch a spot in Super Bowl XLVII by winning Saturday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, and one group had a unique view of the field: the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm. The official … … Read more
SI.comVladimir Putin’s stance on gay rights has become a lightning rod ahead of the Olympics. (ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/AFP/Getty Images). Anatoly Pakhomov, the mayor of 2014 Winter Olympics host-city Sochi, said that there are no gay people in his city, according to …IOC president Bach backs Russia on security for Sochi OlympicsFOXSports.comWinter Olympics 2014: Should Americans go … Read more
Move to new digs a big deal for Denver’s Kirkland MuseumDenver PostThe quirky Kirkland Museum, home to a sprawling collection of art, furniture and household items by an array of international design superstars, is moving to Denver’s Museum District. The Kirkland will construct a new headquarters near the corner of … and more …read more … Read more
USA TODAYBut if Sunday night’s emotional return to Boston showed anything to Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, it’s that no matter what jersey they’re wearing at the moment, the place where they left years of memories — and possibly their hearts — will always be a place …Celtics’ tributes produced cheers and tearsBoston GlobeBrad Stevens: … Read more
Philly.comTom Gola, 81, a giant from Philadelphia basketball’s greatest generation who parlayed his fame as perhaps the most honored player in college history into a career in the NBA, politics, and business, died Sunday at St. Joseph’s Manor in Meadowbrook.Hall of Famer and La Salle Star Tom Gola Passes Away at 81Bleacher ReportTom Gola, Hall … Read more
Ars TechnicaAnyone holding out hope that the next Gears of War game would somehow be available on a non-Microsoft platform has had those hopes dashed this morning. That’s because Microsoft has announced its acquisition of the entire Gears of War franchise from …Microsoft has acquired Gears of War from Epic GamesGamasutraMicrosoft (MSFT) Acquires ‘Gears of … Read more
International Business TimesSpace travel officially began on October 4th, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. Since then there have been many missions to space and beyond, with technology and science only making each mission easier. But what is …Astronauts repeat spacewalk to complete camera jobWRAL.comAstronauts repeat spacewalk to finish camera … Read more
TheWrap… highest-grossing original animated movie ever. Disney’s animated “Frozen” continues to be a box–office avalanche, and crossed the $800 million mark at the global box office this weekend. The 3D tale of two princess sisters added $20.2 million from …Monday Movie Memo: 5 Reasons Frozen Is Such A Massive Disney HitCinema Blend all 5 news … Read more
BBC NewsUkraine’s justice minister has warned anti-government protesters occupying her ministry she will call for a state of emergency if they do not leave. Olena Lukash told local media she would ask the National Security and Defence Council to introduce the …Ukrainian Bonds Extend Record Selloff as Opposition Rejects DealBusinessweekUkraine justice minister warns of state … Read more
International Business Times UKThe iPhone 5c is not thought to have sold as well as the more expensive 5s, despite a huge marketing campaign. Apple is to report its financial results for the first quarter of 2014 at the end of trading on 27 January, when the company will reveal how much of a …Apple … Read more
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionIt was supposed to be a symbol of peace from the Vatican Sunday. But watch what happened after two doves were released following a prayer by Pope Francis. “Tens of thousands watch as two children stood along side Pope Francis at his papal window.Ill omen? Pope’s doves of peace for Ukraine attacked by … Read more
WXIA-TVATLANTA — A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for Jackson, Madison, Paulding, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Haralson, Carroll, Douglas, South Fulton, and Dekalb which includes Atlanta. The winter storms watch is in effect for Tuesday morning …Atlanta weather | Winter storm watch issuedAtlanta Journal ConstitutionSnow, ice could snarl Ga. from Atlanta to … Read more
ReutersSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co will pay Ericsson $650 million along with years of royalties to end a technology license spat, the Swedish company said on Monday. The world’s No. 1 mobile network equipment maker sued Samsung in …Google and Samsung sign patent agreementTelegraph.co.ukIt’s the Romulan-Klingon alliance, but in REAL LIFE: Google, Samsung sign … Read more
2014 Super Bowl To Serve As Special Celebration For Sports Agent Leigh …ForbesBy 1985, football agent Leigh Steinberg had already made a real name for himself in the sports industry. He successfully negotiated masterful contracts for quarterbacks Warren Moon and Steve Young, was featured in the Los Angeles Times and San … …read more Source: … Read more
USA TODAYHere’s what people will be talking about Monday morning from the Grammys. Big winners. Daft Punk took home five Grammys, including album and record of the year. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis also won four awards, including best new artist. Lorde, only …Taylor Swift’s whiplash, the mass wedding, a Beatles reunion: The Grammy’s …Detroit Free … Read more
CBS LocalDALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A wrong-way crash in Dallas left one person dead on Monday morning. The incident happened along the northbound lanes of Central Expressway near Hall Street. A driver in an SUV was traveling southbound in those northbound …Wrong-Way Crash Kills One in DallasNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthI-35W Two-Vehicle Collision Kills OneFatal wrong-way crash … Read more
Report: Pharma missing Big Data opportunity by ignoring social mediaFierceBiotech ITInherent conservatism and a lack of regulatory guidance have caused pharma to edge slowly onto social media platforms. While such reticence is understandable, patients still talk about their health online. The question is, should drugmakers be listening? …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By … Read more
WiredThe second episode of Sherlock Season 3, “The Sign of Three,” which made its American debut last night, is set during the wedding of John Watson and Mary Morstan. It takes place over the course of a single day, but is just as jam-packed with Easter eggs …Sherlock The Sign of the Three on PBS … Read more
Fox NewsJanuary 26, 2014: Ozzy Osbourne arrives at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP). ADVERTISEMENT. Oh, Ozzy. Has the famed Black Sabbath singer fallen off the wagon yet again?Grammys 2014: Ozzy Osbourne tries to explain incoherent Ringo Starr introductionSan Jose Mercury News‘I Completely F****d It Up!’: … Read more
Jerusalem PostIsraeli delegation to site of concentration camp in Poland includes more than 250 people; Lawmakers from 13 countries also attending. The largest-ever delegation of MKs, plus hundreds of Israelis and Jewish politicians from around the world are scheduled …Auschwitz survivors, Israeli lawmakers mark 69 years since camp’s liberationFox NewsHolocaust Memorial Day to be marked … Read more
BBC NewsChina’s Jade Rabbit Moon rover is in trouble after experiencing a “mechanical control abnormality”, state media report. The Moon exploration vehicle ran into problems due to the moon’s “complicated lunar surface environment”, Xinhua news agency said, …China’s imperiled moon rover: ‘Goodnight, humanity’CNN InternationalChina’s lunar rover has mechanical problems, may not finish missionCTV NewsChina’s moon … Read more
BBC NewsIt’s hard to imagine nowadays, but when Apple introduced the Macintosh personal computer in 1984 it was widely dismissed as a “toy”. Others called the Mac “just a demo – not a real computer yet,” Randy Wigginton, creator of the Mac’s first word processor, …Ancient video of Steve Jobs launching the first Apple Mac … Read more
MarketWatchDavos is mostly about business contacts, meeting other powerful capitalists, great PR and i-photo ops walking among world leaders, in seminars, at meals, over drinks, just mingling with the 2,500 participants — all the captains of industry, central …Quest versus dos Santos: Can Davos make a difference to global inequality?CNN InternationalDavos highlights business risks of … Read more
USA TODAYAt the Grammys, Kacey Musgraves longs to see who’s under the helmets of big winners Daft Punk, while Queen Latifah and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis celebrate the show’s message of equal love for everyone. (Jan. 27). Loading… Post to Facebook.Grammy Awards 2014: List of Winners!The Hollywood GossipGrammy winner Kacey Musgraves wonders the same thing … Read more
New York Daily NewsSo much FOR being the life of the party. One week ago, Richard Sherman needed just 18 seconds to deliver a trash-talking tirade that captivated the nation for days. And then came 20 minutes of talk on Sunday, just minutes after the Seattle Seahawks had …Super Bowl Notebook: Richard Sherman takes stageBoston … Read more
Arctic Blast Returns; Schools Closed, Police Warn Of Slick RoadsCBS Local“It’s teaching my third-grade son to be a true Chicagoan,” said Jessica Ashley, 41, a blogger in Ravenswood. Chicago’s latest teaching moment was set to hit the area Monday, another round of dangerous cold, the finale to a month of historically frigid … and more … Read more
ZDNetSummary: The CC3000e ConferenceCam allows you to make full use of your meeting rooms for video conferencing, without paying telepresence-style prices. Charles McLellan. By Charles McLellan for Product Central | January 27, 2014 — 11:06 GMT (03:06 …To get video into more conference rooms, Logitech goes mediumPCWorldLogitech Unveils Breakthrough Group Video Conferencing SolutionWall Street JournalLogitech … Read more