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Telegraph.co.ukÓscar Tabárez, the Uruguayan coach, launched an impassioned, often surreal attack on Fifa for making a “scapegoat” out of Luis Suárez, who has been banned for biting and sent home in disgrace. Tabarez is resigning from the Fifa Technical Studies Group …Luis Suarez bottle opener shaped like his mouth pops top with a biteLos Angeles … Read more
Coast Guard court martial alleging sexual assault underway in MiamiMiamiHerald.comA Coast Guard judge Friday empaneled a seven-member jury to hear a South Carolina rape case in Miami that alleges a male petty officer sexually assaulted a female Air Force staff sergeant in 2010. A lieutenant commander was excused from the jury after … …read more … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)According to a Friday evening statement from Jason Evans, a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman, investigators say the fire was sparked when the torch “ignited the insulation of the duct work and caused a small fire inside.” Adds Evans, “Thankfully, since the …High-rise Dallas hotel catches fireWFAAFire Breaks Out at Dallas‘ Former Statler HiltonNBC … Read more
Wall Street JournalFor five years, American Apparel Inc. relied on Lion Capital as a lender. It took less than a week for the relationship to fall apart. Lion notified American Apparel’s directors Thursday that it wants its $10 million loan repaid by July 4, people familiar with the …Ousted Chief, Vying to Regain Control of … Read more
Hollywood ReporterThe NBC exec sues after accuser Michael Egan withdrew his Hawaii case –- but Egan has filed new cases in Los Angeles, and Ancier may be one of the defendants. Recommended: Bryan Singer Sex Abuse Case: The Troubling History Behind the …Famed Producer Garth Ancier Sues Man Who Accused Him Of Sexual MolestationTMZ.comEx-TV Exec … Read more
The Wrap Up: Hip–Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week (6/27/14) [Listen]Hip-Hop WiredExpect many different variations of street records to appear on this list, and that should be music to the ears of longtime Hip–Hop fans. And there’s also a cut by a fan-favorite group from California’s Bay Area, featuring a fellow West Coast … Read more
Lake Tahoe town again puts off bear trash rulesModesto BeeRENO, Nev. — The new general manager at Incline Village is defending putting off until fall any vote on a proposal to mandate wildlife-resistant trash containers to help stem bear problems on Lake Tahoe’s north shore. Steven Pinkerton, general manager … and more …read more Source: … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsBut Ireland’s famously low corporate tax isn’t the primary draw for startups — unlike their predecessors — because companies are taxed on their profits, which startups generally do not have. These startups are setting up their first overseas offices …Do You Believe in Life After Startups?Re/codeSteve Case: Startups Exist Outside Silicon Valley, … Read more
BBC NewsThe 28 June 2014 marks 100 years to the day since a young Serb nationalist shot dead the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian empire. The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand kick-started the chain of events that led to the outbreak of the First World …BIG READ: Assassination in Sarajevo heralded the final … Read more
ESPNKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Los Angeles Angels hope the Jason Grilli they’re getting from the Pittsburgh Pirates is the dominant version of last year rather than the struggling one of this year. The Pirates feel the same way about Ernesto Frieri.Baldwinsville native Jason Grilli traded from Pittsburgh Pirates to Los …The Post-Standard (blog) all … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)A former police officer accused of beating a defenseless man he was arresting goes on trial today in Dallas. Officer Quaitemes Williams, 29, was charged with official oppression and lost his job over the January 2011 beating of Rodarick Lyles — all …Dallas police brutality trial: Accuser takes the standWFAAFormer Dallas Police … Read more
Liliha Bakery pushes back opening of second Honolulu locationPacific Business News (Honolulu) (blog)It’s easy to go crazy for coco puffs, especially when they’re from Liliha Bakery. Unfortunately, fans of the tasty treats may have to wait just a little bit longer for the newest Liliha Bakery to open in Honolulu. The company has pushed back … Read more
PHOTOS: Where We Live: The Ghosts of Sutro BathsSan Jose Mercury News media centerA photographic tableau of the Sutro Baths ruins made for Bay Area News Group visual series Where We Live. Images from the test shots … A look at the Kingston 11 restaurant on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, June 18, … Read more
Alma’s Jeff Hosler hired as new Lakers women’s soccer coachHollandSentinel.comGrand Valley State athletic director Tim Selgo hired Jeff Hosler as the third head coach in Lakers women’s soccer history. Hosler spent the past eight seasons in the NCAA Division III ranks at Alma College and will replace Dave DiIanni, who was named … and more … Read more
Review: San Francisco Symphony’s bracing ‘Peter Grimes’San Jose Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — This season, the classical music world has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of composer Benjamin Britten’s birth. With the San Francisco Symphony’s semi-staged production of his opera “Peter Grimes,” the celebration reaches a … and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By … Read more
A renewed push for affordable housing in DenverThe Denver PostTwelve years ago the Denver City Council passed an ordinance intending to add more affordable housing to a city that was booming with ever-expensive real estate — forcing any homebuilder of a complex with 30 or more units to offer 10 percent of them … and … Read more
‘A Chorus Line’ allows local actress to revive her role as SheilaPark Record“The whole connection to the ballet is definitely Sheila’s tender side,” the actress said. “Even though not everyone in the audience will relate to her feeling about the ballet, I think they can connect with her on a level where one thing, when … Read more
Pets and Wildlife Calendar: June 28 and beyondSan Jose Mercury NewsFree. 925-973-2850. Pet Adopt-a-thon: The Oakland waterfront will welcome more than 350 adoptable animals looking for permanent homes as well as canine demonstrations, pet vendors, $10 microchip implants for dogs and activities for kids. 11 a.m.-3 p.m … and more …read more Source: Oakland California … Read more
Sale of Casino Miami Jai-Alai completedMiamiHerald.comFronton Holdings completed the acquisition of Casino Miami Jai-Alai on April 30, after prevailing in the auction set forth by the bankruptcy court following Florida Gaming Centers’ Chapter 11 filing, said Rene Guim, spokesman for Casino Miami Jai-Alai … and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google
ESPNVictorino, who was examined in Boston on Thursday, is receiving treatment for discomfort in his lower back, Farrell said. In a related move, according to Farrell, hot prospect Mookie Betts made his first start in right field for Triple-A Pawtucket on …Talk of the Town: Mookie Betts rising Red Sox starBoston HeraldMookie Betts plays right … Read more
Wall Street JournalIt was former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision not to sign the EU agreement in November that sparked the huge pro-Western protests that eventually led to his ouster. That in turn sparked unrest in parts of eastern Ukraine including the …Ukraine signs landmark agreement with EUWashington PostUkraine pact with European Union prompts warning … Read more
Emmy Nominations Wish List: Outstanding Guest Actor and Guest Actress, DramaMoviefoneThe Emmy guest performer categories always prove to be interesting because of the variety of actors and actresses submitted. Sometimes the most unlikeliest of comedic actresses will show up in a drama race. This year’s ballot has no shortage of … …read more Source: Actress … Read more
ESPNChicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are reportedly seeking $12 million per year — almost double their current salaries — which would set a new standard among NHL players. TSN reported Thursday that the request from the … and more …read more Source: Chicago News From Google News
Bulls got the guy they wanted in McDermottESPN (blog)After talking to his agent, the Chicago-based Mark Bartelstein, McDermott said he knew the deal was coming when he put on his Nuggets hat and walked across the stage. He certainly knew the Bulls were interested. As for the Bulls, Forman’s cries of joy … and more … Read more
NBC Bay AreaChris Dobbins, a member of the authority and Oakland Unified School District trustee, is in favor of the 10-year lease. He said the jobs generated by Oakland Raiders and A’s are one of the reasons he plans to vote for the extension. “We know we need … and more …read more Source: Oakland … Read more
SFGateBut so far, only one candidate for mayor in the coming November election – Mayor Jean Quan – has listed housing construction as a top priority. Even so, her plan is so vague as to be meaningless. As housing demand soars and concerns about … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From Google
BillboardThe 15-year-old Canadian pop singer, who first gained acclaim by performing cover songs on Vine and YouTube, is set to storm onto the Billboard Hot 100 next week with his debut single on Island Records, “Life of the Party.” Industry forecasters suggest … and more …read more Source: Billboard Top 100 News From Google News
Supervisor wants Pinterest landlord to take care of S.F. Design Center tenants …San Francisco Business Times (blog)Before Pinterest would be allowed to take over the Design Center at 2 Henry Adams St. in San Francisco, the building’s landlord will have to make sure the 311,000-square-foot existing tenants, mostly small businesses, have a place to go. … Read more
The Hip Hop ABCs: Letter SCreative Loafing TampaIt is nearly impossible to get a bunch of passionate hip–hop fans to agree on anything. But I tried anyhow, starting with a series of polls on Facebook that aimed to figure out which emcee or group was the best in the game as driven by the letters … Read more
Slate MagazineOr consider San Francisco, one of the least-affordable major cities in the United States. San Francisco’s population is about 825,000. If it had the same population density as my hometown, New York City, it would instead have a population of 1.2 million. and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
White House Review of VA Finds ‘Corrosive Culture,’ Poor ManagementWall Street JournalActing Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson and Rob Nabors, White House deputy chief of staff, told President Barack Obama on Friday that significant further action was needed to address systemic problems. Six weeks after the president dispatched … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Jewish Food Festival in Denver celebrates sustainability, traditionThe Denver PostBenji Elson of New Jersey jumps down from the roof of the Topsy Turvy Bus while Sonia Wilk and Jacob Chatinover work on setting up the bicycle powered smoothie blender at Cheeseman Park on Friday. (Photos by Kent Nishimura, The Denver Post). and more …read more … Read more
Woman alarmed after spotting duct tape wrapped on United Airlines planeKHOUHOUSTON—How comforting would it be to know that the plane you are on is patched up with what looks like duct tape? That’s exactly what a Houston woman was asking on a flight to St. Louis Thursday night. Nicole Cintron admits that she doesn’t care … Read more
BusinessweekAn interim report on the Veterans Affairs Department delivered to President Barack Obama found that the VA’s medical system is hobbled by management with little accountability and a “corrosive culture” that has led to widespread personnel problems.UPDATE 1-White House review of Veterans Administration finds ‘corrosive culture’ReutersVA review finds ‘significant and chronic’ failuresSFGateWhite House Review of … Read more
Fox NewsAmy Adams arrives at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP). Amy Adams has enchanted audiences with roles in everything from Disney …Amy Adams gives US soldier a surprise first-class upgradeLos Angeles TimesA class act: The day … Read more