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Kauai is Hawaii’s fastest growing county, census findsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserIn terms of numbers, Honolulu topped the neighbor islands with an increase of 8,439 people. Hawaii county grew by 2,246 people while Maui County and Kauai County grew by 2,162 and 1,117 people respectively. Honolulu is the most populated county in …Census Says Kauai Leading Growth, Hawaii … Read more
Bleacher ReportAfter a stellar pro day, Texas A&M’s Mike Evans has a shot at being the first wide receiver off the board in May’s NFL draft. Clemson’s Sammy Watkins has widely been assumed to be the most coveted receiver in this class, but that may wind up being a …2014 NFL Draft: Analyst Gil Brandt … Read more
TMZ.comAtlanta Falcons superstar Roddy White is no Aaron Rodgers — he’s finally decided to pay off his March Madness wager with a fan … by hooking the guy up with Super Bowl tickets! Everyone’s been talking about it — Roddy promised Falcons fan Dylan Hoyt …Roddy White follows through on Twitter bet, throws in Super … Read more
CBS LocalWASHINGTON (WJZ) — The search for an eight-year-old girl missing for nearly a month continues in Washington D.C. Police there are combing through a massive park in northeast Washington for any signs of the little girl. Derek Valcourt has more on what …DC police: Missing 8-year-old girl may be deadWashington PostSearch for missing DC … Read more
CBS LocalHOUSTON, Texas (CBS Houston) – In the next few weeks, billions of Rasberry Crazy Ants will descend on Houston after already invading more than 20 counties in Texas. “These ants are so much more powerful than fire ants. When these crazy ants move in …Houston prepares to do battle with army of home invaders … Read more
SFGate (blog)“I like the concept,” said Pence, referring to the sequence of Giants hitters – left (Angel Pagan), right (Pence), left (Brandon Belt), right (Buster Posey), switch (Pablo Sandoval), right (Michael Morse). “It makes it difficult on bullpen changes. It …Lengthy test against West sets tone for seasonSFgiants.comChris Haft of MLB.com: SF Giants Will ‘Definitely … Read more
E! OnlineKhloé Kardashian has her new home! The 29-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star has officially purchased Justin Bieber‘s Calabasas-area house. The sale of the home was recorded with the Los Angeles County registrars’ office today, E! News … …read more Source: Justin Bieber News From Google
Oakland crime issue goes far deeper than racial profilingSFGateIt’s easier to discredit the Oakland Police Department than it is to take a hard, sobering look at the crime that drives a police officer’s actions in the field. The department’s recent report on the race and ethnicity of the people who get pulled over … …read … Read more
MassLive.comBoston Bruins defensemen Zdeno Chara, right, and Johnny Boychuk wear Boston Fire Department caps, honoring two Boston firefighters who died Wednesday after becoming trapped in a basement in a brownstone apartment building, as the Bruins warmed …Bruins Hold Moment Of Silence To Honor Boston FirefightersCBS LocalBruins honor fallen Boston firefighters with BFD hats, moment of … Read more
Roddy White follows through on betESPNWhite, who told fan Dylan Hoyt he would give him season tickets on the 50-yard line if 14th-seeded Mercer beat third-seeded Duke in the NCAA basketball tournament, ended up following through with his promise days after Mercer upset Duke, 78-71. A team … and more …read more Source: Atlanta News … Read more
City Council approves SXSW review, solar energyKVUEThe evaluation will be based primarily on operations during the music portion of SXSW. Various city departments already have internal debriefs after the festival, soliciting input from neighbors, logging 311 calls and talking with businesses, but now … …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google News
Risky IPO seeks new way to trade star athletesNew Pittsburgh CourierThe Fantex IPO is part of “a land rush to see who can come up with the next clever concept to bring fans closer to the game,” says veteran sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who has represented hundreds of NFL players during his career. “It’s a … Read more
Utility prepares to face federal charges in gas blastUSA TODAYThe Pacific Gas & Electric Co. says it expects to face federal criminal charges stemming from a 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, Calif. The blast killed eight people and devastated a residential neighborhood. In a regulatory filing Thursday … …read more Source: San Bruno … Read more
MoviefoneIt all came about after Lucas, burnt out from the “Star Wars” shoot, took a break to visit Spielberg on the set of his work-in-progress film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” “George came back from ‘Star Wars‘ a nervous wreck,” Spielberg told TCM …The Star Wars Bet With Spielberg That Cost George Lucas $40 … Read more
Variety (blog)The work will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con in July. □ Publish new Batman comicbooks, commemorative issues and variant covers, including the recently released special edition of “Detective Comics #27″ and the upcoming weekly series …New logo, comics and art mark Batman’s 75th yearUSA TODAYDC, Warner unveil Batman 75th anniversary logo, plansDigital Spy … Read more
Yahoo Sports (blog)You just knew Johnny Manziel was not going to turn in a forgettable pro day performance. The highly debated quarterback prospect put on a show for NFL coaches and scouts — and a former president, naturally — that featured a packed house at the Texas …Rana L. Cash Sporting NewsSportingNews.com2014 NFL Draft: What … Read more
Hoboken, social media react to ‘Bridgegate,’ Sandy funds reportThe Star-LedgerPeople in Hoboken and on social media were skeptical of the investigation into the “Bridgegate” scandal that practically cleared Gov. Chris Christie of all wrong doing and found Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer’s allegations that the governor’s office … and more …read more Source: Social Media News … Read more
MiamiHerald.comKIEV, Ukraine — After Crimeans voted to leave Ukraine and join Russia, a man in a black raincoat turned up at the gate of the Belbek Air Base to demand that Ukrainian forces holed up inside surrender to Russia. The Ukrainian commander of the base came … and more …read more Source: Kiev News From … Read more
AltaSens Introduces 4K Monochrome Low-Light Camera ModuleSYS-CON Media (press release)AltaSens will showcase the 4K Pro Night-Vision at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 7 to 10 in booth C12033. “We are pleased to offer this low-light-capable module to demanding imaging customers in …AltaSens Introduces 4K Camera ModuleIT Business … Read more
USA TODAYDetroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is on the verge of becoming the highest-paid player in baseball history, agreeing to an eight-year contract extension worth about $250 million, according to a person with direct knowledge of the the negotiations.Miguel Cabrera is closing in on a very long extension with TigersCBSSports.comReports: Tigers, Miguel Cabrera agree … Read more
NBCNews.comNot only are Russian forces taking over Ukraine’s military bases in Crimea, they’re taking over Ukraine’s dolphins, too — but purely for defensive purposes, according to Russian reports. The reports surfaced on the state-run Voice of Russia and RIA Novosti, …UN General Assembly votes ‘yes’ on Ukraine unityNew Zealand HeraldBrinkmanship bedevils CrimeaMail & Guardian OnlineWho … Read more
Austin City Council approves resolution for SXSW reviewKXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to dig deeper into some of the issues that occurred during this year’s South by Southwest festival. The festival may be a distant memory to some, but council members wants …SXSW responds as City of Austin launches … Read more
CBS NewsA year after becoming Pope, 68 percent of Catholics have a favorable opinion of Pope Francis, while a mere 1 percent view him unfavorably. His popularity is widespread among Catholics: similar majorities of both men (68 percent) and women (67 percent) …Barack Obama meets Pope Francis at the VaticanABC OnlineObama, Francis find common ground … Read more
ESPNAlthough a long list of Hall of Famers has led them to 16 NBA championships, the Los Angeles Lakers’ current cast of little-known players put up a better one-quarter performance than any of those teams. Now the Lakers are hoping to continue their …Los Angeles Lakers (24-46) at Milwaukee Bucks (13-58), 8 pm (ET)Sacramento BeeLos … Read more
The Oregonian (blog)About the Blazers: Portland continues its five-game trip that started 0-3, with losses at Charlotte, Miami and Orlando. The trip concludes Friday at Chicago. … The Blazers beat the Hawks 102-78 on March 5 at the Moda Center as Batum had 14 points and …Portland Trail Blazers vs. Atlanta Hawks PreviewBlazer’s EdgeAtlanta Hawks … Read more
Christian Science MonitorA chunk of the genetic blueprint for yeast has been created and pieced together from scratch, paving the way for “designer” organisms that could produce new medicines, food products and biofuels, the creators say. Skip to next paragraph. Related stories …Scientists produce synthetic yeast chromosome, with help from Hopkins studentsBaltimore SunScientists create first … Read more
SDP NoticiasSe preparan dos cortos animados producidos por Bruce Timm, encargado de la serie animada de Batman de los 90, y Darwyn Cooke, productor de Batman Beyond; este último se presentará en la WonderCon Anaheim. Televisión. Warner prepara el estreno … and more …read more Source: WonderCon News From Google News
wtvr.comThe latest big-screen incarnations of the heroes in a half shell is Michael Bay-produced. The trailer opens with a montage of destruction scenes seemingly set in New York City (between the Avengers, Spider-Man, and this the city is destryoed), while actor …Trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ releasedTheCelebrityCafe.com‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Trailer Proves Michael Bay … Read more
Autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 U.S. childrenHonolulu Star-AdvertiserNEW YORK
Reuters(Adds details on drones, satellites, hiring, background on Facebook and Google projects, stock price). By Alexei Oreskovic. SAN FRANCISCO, March 27 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc is harnessing satellite, drone and other technology as part of an ambitious and …Facebook Will Build Drones and Satellites to Beam Internet Around the WorldWiredFacebook recruits NASA boffins for robot … Read more
TMZ.comZac Efron was a hero who risked his own life to save the life of his “bodyguard” — so claims the bodyguard. We spoke to the “bodyguard” who says he and Zac were “cruising” around downtown L.A. Sunday at 12:30 AM, when they suddenly ran out of gas and …Zac Efron injured in fight in … Read more
USA TODAYINDIANAPOLIS — How do you know an issue in college athletics is too explosive and complicated for most high-profile people to touch? When even Kentucky coach John Calipari can’t make sense of what a players union would mean for the future of college …The Northwestern SteelworkersWall Street JournalCollege athletes may not realize consequences of … Read more
Blue Man HoopIt has been no secret that the Golden State Warriors have struggled with turnovers all year. Before the All-Star break, the Warriors were second in the league in total turnovers, averaging 16.1 turnovers per game. Even adjusting for pace, the Warriors …Can the Blazers catch postseason fire like the Warriors did?CBS sports.com (blog) … Read more
PG&E Expects Criminal Charges Tied to San Bruno BlastCapital Notes (blog)Pacific Gas & Electric Co. indicated it expects to face criminal charges for its role in the September 2010 pipeline blast in San Bruno that killed eight people, injured dozens more and destroyed 38 homes. PG&E Corp. and its subsidiary filed a … …read more … Read more
SXSW Car Crash Claims Fourth VictimTheWrapOwens continued to drive at a high rate of speed, turning right onto Red River Street, which was barricaded off for pedestrians for the SXSW Festival, Austin police said in a news release. “The suspect crashed through the barricades, hitting several … …read more Source: SXSW News Feed From Google … Read more