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Democrats 86d in midterm electionsSan Francisco ChronicleSomehow I wound up being a human buffer between Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White and London Breed, her chief critic on the Board of Supervisors. The two exchanged a “hello” and, thankfully, nothing more. Thankfully, Police Chief Greg Suhr arrived and I …and more …read more From:: SF Board Of … Read more
Richt: UGA RB Gurley will leave for NFL DraftCBSSports.comTo no one’s surprise, running back Todd Gurley will forgo his senior season at Georgia and enter the 2015 NFL Draft, coach Mark Richt confirmed Friday. “He’ll be moving on,” Richt said. Gurley positioned himself as a 2014 Heisman Trophy candidate with …Todd Gurley will make himself … Read more
Boston College football players open stock market FridayBoston GlobeMembers of the Boston College football team, which is in New York to play in the Pinstripe Bowl Saturday at Yankee Stadium, helped kick off Friday’s trading at the New York Stock Exchange. Quarterback Tyler Murphy rang the opening bell, and was joined …and more …read more … Read more
How Did ‘Selma’ Do at the Box Office on Its First Day in Release?Indie Wire (blog)Sergio’s box office report on Sunday will have the full weekend numbers; but I thought it was worth mentioning how it did on its first day in release, given near-universal excitement over the film. I assume a lot of you … Read more
The Eye: Magnus draws attention from hip hop legendsContra Costa TimesNew York hip hop legends Wu Tang Clan, famous for having a cultural Midas touch, tapped a black-and-white photo of a uniformed Magnus holding the sign, and shared it to its 67,000 @wutangbrand Instagram account. The post of Magnus on Macdonald …and more …read more … Read more
Golden State Warriors: From NBA wasteland to NBA wonderSFGate“A lot of people were saying, ‘Where is Golden State?’ Nobody knew it was in the Bay Area.” The Warriors counted as an NBA wasteland, with a long history of raging futility — on their way to only one playoff appearance in 18 seasons, stretching from …Bogut’s … Read more
Las Vegas residents preparing for possible freezing tempsKTNVLas Vegas, NV (KTNV) — The threat of freezing temperatures has sent many Las Vegas valley resident searching for supplies to protect themselves and their homes this weekend. Gail Martin is one of those people who knew she needed to take precautions as …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Cleveland Browns’ Connor Shaw is ‘a tough, gritty guy’News-Herald.comFILE – This Aug. 18, 2014 file photo shows Cleveland Browns quarterback Connor Shaw warming up before an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Johnny Manziel’s rookie season is over for the Browns, who may …Cleveland Browns prepare for Baltimore Ravens: Live … Read more
High-scoring offenses create longer college football gamesKennebec Journal & Morning SentinelMid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher, who chairs the College Football Officiating Board of Managers, said it’s imperative to keep the average game under 3:30. That figure coincides with the typical window TV networks allot for a game.and more …read more From:: Game Developers Conference News … Read more
Oakland police protesters smash windows, vandalize Christmas treeSFGateUndeterred by chilly weather or the Christmas holiday, dozens of antipolice demonstrators marched through downtown Oakland on Thursday evening — some smashing windows of businesses in Jack London Square, throwing bottles, and even tearing … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google News
Honolulu looking for contractor to replace 52K streetlightsPacific Business News (Honolulu)The City and County of Honolulu is looking for a contractor to replace about 52,000 of its streetlights with more efficient LED lighting. On Friday, the city released a request for proposals for the project, which, through a pilot effort in 2013 … …read more … Read more
Rounding Up the Best New TV ShowsLA MagazineThe San Francisco town where nerds go to make a buck (or a billion) has been the setting of TV shows before. But while Bravo’s Start-Ups: Silicon Valley was unintentionally funny, the HBO satire hilariously captures the tech subculture. Silicon Valley …and more …read more From:: TV Shows … Read more
Act fast! Dark Horse is having a Star Wars comic fire sale to close out 2014BlastrWe’re just a few short weeks away from the eagerly anticipated start of Marvel’s new Star Wars comics, but don’t forget about the decades of stories already sitting on the shelf. Though Marvel has reacquired the comic publishing rights to … Read more
The Year in FashionWall Street JournalLife & Culture Home · Arts & Entertainment · Sports · Cars · Style & Fashion · Books & Ideas · Food & Drink · Travel · Health · WSJ. Magazine · Speakeasy · Life & Culture · Log In · Subscribe. Reveal Navigation Options The Wall Street Journal show … Read more
Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast FactsKABCIt takes 25 years for the Dow to regain its September 1929 high of 381 points. 1930 – Dow Jones becomes incorporated and the comma in the name is dropped. March 12, 1956 – The Dow closes at 500.24, the first close above 500. November 14, 1972 – The … … Read more
Frost warning issued for coastU-T San DiegoSan Diego is experiencing the fringe of a low pressure system that will prevent daytime highs from rising above the low-to-middle 60s at the coast into Sunday. Overnight lows are falling to the freezing level at some inland areas, and to the upper 30s …and more …read more From:: … Read more