Day: May 27, 2014

Sorry, Ben Affleck! Charlie Cox Tapped to Star in Netflix’s Daredevil Series – E! Online

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E! OnlineNo disrespect to Ben Affleck, but his replacement has been cast! Charlie Cox has been tapped to star in Marvel and Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil series, E! News has confirmed. The Boardwalk Empire star will play Matt Murdoch, the blind lawyer who fights …Netflix casts ‘Daredevil,’ changes showrunnerEntertainment WeeklyNetflix Finds Its Daredevil: Charlie Cox from … Read more

Sunburst eighth-graders attend White House science fair – Great Falls Tribune

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Sunburst eighth-graders attend White House science fairGreat Falls TribuneWASHINGTON – Tiny Sunburst Elementary/Middle School got a big honor Tuesday when all five of its eighth-graders attended the White House science fair and heard President Barack Obama tell them how much better they are in science than he ever was. and more …read more Source: President … Read more

Rampage in California came despite warnings on YouTube – CBS News

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CBS NewsBut it’s largely left up to YouTube users to flag videos that the company may then remove. Jack Lerner studies Internet law and policy at the University of Southern California. “Over 100 hours of content per minute gets uploaded to YouTube that it’s …Elliot Rodger video removed by YouTubeWashington PostYouTube Removes Video Posted by … Read more

‘Pneumonia front’ moving in, temps dropping 20 degrees – Chicago Tribune

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‘Pneumonia front’ moving in, temps dropping 20 degreesChicago TribuneAs of 6 p.m., temperatures behind the front ranged from 56 in Milwaukee to 53 in Racine, and 65 at Northerly Island, which at 4 p.m. had still been sweltering in 84 degree-heat, according to the National Weather Service. In the early evening, northern …‘Pneumonia Front’ To … Read more

Violinists, told to check instruments, take to YouTube from CLT tarmac – News & Observer

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Violinists, told to check instruments, take to YouTube from CLT tarmacNews & ObserverTwo violinists took to YouTube from the tarmac of Charlotte Douglas International Airport after they said a US Airways flight attendant told them they’d have to place their instruments with the checked luggage. Zachary De Pue, concertmaster for the … and more …read … Read more

Washington, DC weather forecast: Showers and thunderstorms return again … – WJLA (blog)

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WJLA (blog)Washington, D.C. weather forecast: Showers and thunderstorms return again tomorrow. May 27, 2014 – 06:35 PM. Email; Print. Steve Rudin By Steve Rudin (Twitter @SteveRudinABC7). Text size Decrease Increase. Grab your umbrella – another round of … and more …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google

Oakland police: Paintball gun on campus prompts lockdown – Contra Costa Times

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Oakland police: Paintball gun on campus prompts lockdownContra Costa Times… BART police received an anonymous tip from someone who noticed a group of three students walking toward the school as one of them placed what appeared to be an assault weapon into a green backpack, according to a letter to parents from Oakland … …read … Read more

Seismologists: Cluster of earthquakes in central Idaho ‘dying down to normal … – The Oregonian

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The OregonianHarley Benz, scientist in charge of the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colorado, said that was still in time to capture earthquakes up to 3.7 in magnitude and narrow down the location of the swarm. “At least …Seismologists: Idaho earthquake swarm tapering offKTVB all 11 news articles …read more Source: … Read more

From Toast to Cate Blanchett, San Francisco’s Best Moments of 2014 – 7×7

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From Toast to Cate Blanchett, San Francisco’s Best Moments of 20147×7The property is one of 11 properties the city is selling off to raise money for the Transbay Transit Center, the $4.2 billion project under construction at First and Mission streets. Once built out,the new Transbay District will have 4,400 housing … …read more Source: … Read more

Albuquerque police ID officers in latest shooting – Las Cruces Sun-News

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Albuquerque police ID officers in latest shootingLas Cruces Sun-NewsALBUQUERQUE >> Albuquerque police on Tuesday released the names of the two officers who last week shot and killed a knife-wielding man during a confrontation north of downtown after he reportedly attacked his girlfriend and a man who tried to help her …APD identifies officers involved in … Read more

The French and the National Front earthquake – Jerusalem Post

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Jerusalem Post“Shock” and “earthquake” were some of the words used to describe the win, first by Prime Minister Manuel Valls in addressing the country from his Matignon office, and then by President François Hollande, as quoted by colleagues. For both men, the …European EarthquakeNational Review OnlineThat ‘earthquake‘ in Europe? It’s far-right gains in Parliament electionsCNNEU … Read more

Denver bomb squad investigates suspicious device near Platte River, gives all … – kdvr.com

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Denver bomb squad investigates suspicious device near Platte River, gives all …kdvr.comDENVER — The bomb squad was called out to an area of the South Platte River Tuesday afternoon after someone found what they said looked like a pipe bomb. Denver Police said in a tweet that the device was found in the 900 block … Read more

Vive la Musique Francaise! – San Francisco Classical Voice

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Vive la Musique Francaise!San Francisco Classical Voice“Une soirée parisienne” performers: Roman Fukshansky, clarinet; Moni Simeonov, violin French classical music is not an endangered genre in the Bay Area: San Francisco Symphony alone has just concluded subscription programs featuring Debussy’s … …read more Source: San Francisco Concert News From Google News

Police shortfall looming large in Oakland’s mayor’s race – Contra Costa Times

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Police shortfall looming large in Oakland’s mayor’s raceContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The drive to adequately staff Oakland’s police force has dominated city politics for two years and now is quickly emerging as a flash point in the November mayor’s race. Just days after Mayor Jean Quan announced a revised budget plan that … …read more … Read more

In Australia, Mining Investment on a Swift Course Downward – Wall Street Journal (blog)

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In Australia, Mining Investment on a Swift Course DownwardWall Street Journal (blog)Data on first-quarter investment, due Thursday, is expected to show total business investment fell 1.5% from the fourth quarter, according to a survey of 15 economists by the Wall Street Journal. That’s not so dire. But the report also will show how … and … Read more

Raiders CB Hayden aims to forget rough rookie year – San Francisco Examiner

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Raiders CB Hayden aims to forget rough rookie yearSan Francisco ExaminerAfter being limited the entire offseason and much of training camp by heart surgery, Hayden had a rough rookie year at cornerback for the Oakland Raiders before being shut down halfway through the season because of a sports hernia injury. Now after an … …read … Read more

Schleicher steps down as local Democratic Party head – Waco Tribune-Herald

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Schleicher steps down as local Democratic Party headWaco Tribune-Herald“It was a pleasure to serve a party that is unified and growing,” said Schleicher, who also served six years on the Waco school board. The local Democratic Party will roast Schleicher and honor his service with a dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Poppa … …read … Read more

Penn Station restaurant revamp, but do commuters want it? – amNY

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Penn Station restaurant revamp, but do commuters want it?amNYWill New Yorkers ever want to eat more than grab-and-go foods in Penn Station? According to Crain’s New York Business, the dining selections along the busy Long Island Railroad level of the station are going to be revamped. Sources told Crain’s that … and more …read more … Read more

‘X-Men’ holiday box-office hit with $111 million – Sacramento Bee

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‘X-Men’ holiday box–office hit with $111 millionSacramento BeeThe seventh “X-Men” film made $111 million in domestic sales, according to Tuesday’s final box office figures. The film exceeded expectations for the studio that had hoped for $100 million in four days. Internationally, the film raked in $193.7 million … …read more Source: Movie Box Office News … Read more

How to Keep on Track While Social Media Sucks Out Your Brain – MuslimMatters

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How to Keep on Track While Social Media Sucks Out Your BrainMuslimMattersWelcome to our newest column MuslimBestLIfe where Siraaj will share his thoughts on Time Management, Personal and Home Organization, Fitness and Health, Developing Positive Habits and Discipline. On its own, social media can be distracting, … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By … Read more

New York Weather: Clouds and Cool Temperatures Return – Wall Street Journal (blog)

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New York Weather: Clouds and Cool Temperatures ReturnWall Street Journal (blog)Clouds and cooler temperatures return to Greater New York on Wednesday, providing relief for those not fond of the sweltering August-like temperatures of the last two days. A cold front crossed the tri-state area late Tuesday afternoon and evening … …read more Source: New York … Read more

London’s Dirty Secret Pollutes Like Beijing Airpocalyse – Bloomberg

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London’s Dirty Secret Pollutes Like Beijing AirpocalyseBloombergHowever, diesel’s contaminants have swamped benefits from measures that include a toll drivers pay to enter central London, a thriving bike-hire program and growing public-transport network. “Successive governments knew more than 10 years ago that … and more …read more Source: London News From Google

‘X-Men’ holiday box-office hit with $111 million – MiamiHerald.com

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MiamiHerald.comInternationally, the film raked in $193.7 million, which brings its worldwide box office total to an impressive $305 million. After debuting at No. 1 last weekend with $93.2 million, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla” dropped to No. 2, earning $38 million. Adam … and more …read more Source: Movie Box Office News By Google

Sailing Team named for 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games – Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Sailing Team named for 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic GamesScoop.co.nz (press release)Yachting New Zealand is delighted to announce that three young New Zealand sailors have been selected by the New Zealand Olympic Committee to attend the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games on from 16 – 28 August at Lake Jinniu, Nanjing in China.(Sport) Pakistan holds hockey … Read more

Honolulu-bound Pali Highway to close Sunday – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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Honolulu-bound Pali Highway to close SundayHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe Honolulu-bound Pali will be closed 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday so that crews can make emergency repairs to tunnel light fixtures, according to the state Department of Transportation. The town-bound closure will take place between Kamehameha …Major closure on Pali Highway coming up SundayKHON2 all 4 … Read more