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How Stormtroopers Changed In Star Wars 7, And Why It MattersCinema BlendIn the Star Wars universe, we’re used to seeing stormtroopers as faceless, interchangeable goons with bad aim and shoddy armor. In the past they’ve been clones, literally identical copies of the same person and used/viewed as little more than … …read more From:: Star … Read more
The Best of Marvel’s Free Digital Comics: Jessica Jones and Captain MarvelInverseMost of the comics marked as “free” on Marvel’s website are actually only free with the purchase of “Marvel Unlimited,” the company’s Netflix-for-comics service. Some, however, are absolutely, 100% free to download and read. Of the actually-free comics …Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Turns … Read more
All hail Boban Marjanovic, the NBA’s newest freak of nature and cult heroMashableThe NBA is full of talented basketball players, but awesome players are harder to come by. You know who we mean: The guys that can not only play but also endear themselves through determination, cockiness, Godzingis-ness or whatever other special …Boban Marjanovic, the … Read more
More than 400 planning enforcement complaints remain open in South DublinIrish Times“Residents and communities are being left frustrated in many cases by the delays in responding to their concerns about alleged unauthorised developments,” he added. “I welcome the efforts by SDCC management to increase the staffing of the planning … …read more From:: Comic Con … Read more
Kobe should get mixed reception in Boston finaleNBA.com (blog)The Lakers, who had been favored to win the ensuing 2008 NBA Finals, were blown out by 39 points in a decisive Game 6 loss in Boston. For the next two years, Bryant admitted recently, he tortured himself by listening incessantly to the Journey song …Monday NBA … Read more
Criminal probe focuses on San Onofre responseThe San Diego Union-TribuneA state criminal investigation into the California Public Utilities Commission centers around former President Michael Peevey’s persistent intervention into the process to assign costs for the failure of the San Onofre nuclear plant, newly released … …read more From:: CPUC News By Google News
Nomination Panelist: Ben Fong-TorresSFGate“Ben set the gold standard for rock journalists with his work at Rolling Stone magazine, where he began writing in 1968. But that only touches the surface of his career as a broadcaster, author and keen observer of arts and culture in the Bay Area and …and more …read more From:: Oakland … Read more
Oakland: Pair found dead in burning apartment identifiedContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — A man and woman killed Monday morning in a fire at an East Oakland fourplex that was supposed to be vacant were identified by police Tuesday as Damien King, 37, and Blanca Lopez, 35, both transients. Police said the deaths were accidental …and more … Read more
Thoroughly impressive : Karachi Fashion Week-Men’s Fashion features Pakistan’s …Daily TimesThe event marks the second edition of men’s fashion under the umbrella of Karachi Fashion Week. KFW – Men’s Fashion is a platform that showcases not only well-established names, but also upcoming talent. The millennial generation is coming of age and … …read more From:: … Read more
Is the Suns’ dual-point guard approach a doomed experiment?CBSSports.comThe Phoenix Suns lost again Monday night, this time to the Cleveland Cavaliers, as their nighmarish season continued. The Suns lost to the best team in the East — the Cavs — and the worst team in the East — the 76ers — two days apart. Amid … Read more
Packed to the Rafters actress Melissa Ambrosini on her battle with depressionDaily MailShe had danced with the Moulin Rouge in Paris, starred on the hit Australian TV series Packed to the Rafters and enjoyed a stint on Home and Away. But behind the ‘glamorous’ lifestyle was a woman who struggled with eating disorders and depression … Read more
NYC Postal Workers Trashed Mail, Stole Gift Cards: OfficialsNBC New YorkTwo New York City postal workers have been separately arrested, one on suspicion of stealing at least $1,000 worth of gift cards over a period of a year and another for allegedly throwing out mail he said was too “overwhelming” for him to deliver …Stressed-out … Read more
16 Key Characters in Marvel’s Civil War That Won’t Be in the Movie!moviepilot.comThe Thunderbolts are a very interesting team that exist in the Marvel comics! They are “reformed” villains that are attempting to be re-introduced into society. During the Civil War Stark was desperate for help and he reached out to any villains who …‘Marvel’s … Read more
Watch Disney’s Air-Propelled ‘VertiGo’ Robot Climb Walls With EaseNBCNews.comThe VertiGo robot from Disney Research and ETH Zurich can climb walls like a champ thanks to a non-traditional mode of propelling itself. A pair of propellers sit atop the chassis and can be redirected to send thrust in a variety of directions and …Disney’s VertiGo Robot … Read more
Joseph Ledlie, Atlanta public relations executive, dies at 72Atlanta Journal ConstitutionHe was 72. Ledlie, who started the Ledlie Group in 1998, began his career as a journalist in Savannah, where he was city editor for the Savannah Morning News, and Atlanta, as an editor with The Atlanta Journal. After serving as public relations chief … … Read more
Coach Chip Kelly released by Philadelphia EaglesESPNThe Philadelphia Eagles announced they have released head coach Chip Kelly after nearly three seasons with the team. “We appreciate all the contributions that Chip Kelly made and wish him every success going forward,” Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a …Eagles dump Chip Kelly after three years: Three … Read more
In Australia, mass shootings do occurThe Denver Post (blog)Rod Wise, an Aussie living in Denver, holds up his homeland’s gun control program as a model, claiming there have been no mass shootings in the past 20 years. The following mass shootings happened in Australia in that time: 2002’s Monash University … …read more From:: Mass … Read more
Xbox One And PS4: 4K Gaming Possible In 2016 With Current PlayStation 4 GPU …The InquisitrFor gamers owning an Xbox One and PS4, 4K gaming always seems to be talked about but never within reach. The biggest obstacle is that neither Microsoft nor Sony provides 4K/Ultra HD support for their consoles, but the increasing affordability … Read more
Rob Kardashian Home After Hospitalization: Sudden Health Scare Was a “Wake Up …E! OnlineA new development concerning Rob Kardashian’s health has been revealed. E! News confirms that the 28-year-old, who has remained away from the spotlight for quite some time now, is back at home after being hospitalized for a health scare. Rob was …Rob … Read more
Broad Rally for Market as Energy Sector ReboundsNew York TimesBenchmark United States crude rose $1.06, or 2.9 percent, to settle at $37.87 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, recovering after a slump on Monday. Brent crude, which is used to price international oils, gained $1.17, or 3.2 percent, to …and more …read more … Read more
Documentary Video On YouTube Promotes Unprotected Sex – Video Documentary Video On YouTube Promotes Unprotected Sex A so-called documentary video on the YouTube channel for Stefan Akwari is supposed to be educational but really shows unprotected sex in action. I was under the impression that such videos were not allowed on YouTube. For example, the … Read more
‘Downton Abbey’ actors reflect on their characters and fans’ reactionNOLA.comThe cast of season 5 of ‘Downton Abbey, are, from left, Jim Carter as Mr Carson, Robert James-Collier as Thomas, Raquel Cassidy as Baxter, Kevin Doyle as Molesley, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith Crawley, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley, Allen …The Wit and Wisdom of ‘Downton … Read more
Showalter family fine after getting uncomfortably close to deadly Dallas tornadoesBaltimore Sun (blog)Orioles manager Buck Showalter and his family — including wife Angela, son Nathan and their three dogs — huddled in a closet for two hours as the deadly tornadoes ripped though the Dallas area on Saturday. The storms that ravaged the central states … Read more
For some college football players, hoverboards are running end zone fadeUSA TODAYNearly a dozen players from teams in the College Football Playoff acknowledged that they own a hoverboard, and several others said they have tried it. Michigan State safety Montae Nicholson wanted to bring his here to ride around this week prior to the …and … Read more
2015 Bay Area sports: Golden State Warriors dominated hardwood, headlinesSan Jose Mercury NewsBy the time the Warriors‘ victory parade rolled through downtown Oakland, hundreds of thousands of fans packed the city streets. Long-suffering diehards came en masse to salute Golden State’s first NBA championship since 1975 — oh, and to catch a … …read more … Read more
Samsung smart TVs will all be IoT compatible from 2016ZDNetSamsung has announced that all smart TVs from 2016 will be Internet of Things (IoT) compatible, with the company focusing on its smart home offerings. By connecting to Samsung’s home-automation IoT platform, called SmartThings, the company’s 2016 …Samsung to add new Smart TVs to its Internet … Read more
Don’t Come For Carrie Fisher About Her Age! Actress Reminds Her Ageist Haters …PerezHilton.comIn response to fans and Star Wars enthusiasts who’ve called out the actress for looking a bit long in the tooth, Carrie posted a series of epic messages in her defense. Translation: don’t mess with Fisher. Related: Carrie Looks Amaze At The … Read more
GameDay: Golden State Warriors vs. MavericksFort Worth Star TelegramGameDay: Golden State Warriors vs. Mavericks. Golden State has won seven straight vs. Mavericks. Warriors swept Dallas in four games last season. Stephen Curry comes off triple double on Monday. Mavericks guard Wesley Matthew, right, was 5 of 7 from … …read more From:: Golden State Warriors … Read more
New restaurants headed to Bay Area in 2016SFGateIt was a booming year for Bay Area restaurants, but it looks like 2016 might give 2015 a run for its money. …. Over in Oakland, the Drake’s Dealership folks are aiming to open a beer garden near MacArthur BART called Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack this spring. … Read more
No. 19 Cal Closes Nonconference Slate vs. CSUNCal AthleticsBERKELEY — The No. 19 Golden Bears look to close out December with their best nonconference record since 2012-13 as California hosts CSUN Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Haas Pavilion. Wednesday’s contest marks the last game of nonconference play before …Pac-12 Basketball Preview: Who do you think … Read more
Live updates: Cal, Goff too much for Air ForceSan Jose Mercury NewsGet in-game analysis Tuesday at 11 a.m. as Cal takes on Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas. … California Golden Bears & Air Force Falcons #ArmedForcesBowl Game #FantasyFootball Props & Predictions #DFS – bit.ly/1NUggcf. …read more From:: California Golden … Read more
President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster DeclarationWhitehouse.gov (press release)The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of November 27-29 …and more …read more From:: Obama White … Read more
Remy Ma Talks Not Being Able To Forget Life Behind BarsAllHipHop (blog)Remy Ma has opened up about the constant reminders she has of prison while living life on the outside. Since her release, Remy has taken on a staring role on Love and Hip Hop New York, has thrown a magnificent wedding and has been … Read more
Costa Rica fashion designers to promote their creations abroadThe Tico TimesThe creations of Tico fashion designers are the newest product to be promoted abroad by Costa Rica’s Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER). The idea is to create a cluster of Costa Rican designers to promote the style at international markets so … …read more From:: … Read more
Here’s how likely Las Vegas is to have a New Year’s hangoverLas Vegas Review-JournalLas Vegas made the top five on two of the three analyses: cities most likely to have a New Year’s hangover and cities most likely to party hard on New Year’s Eve. Overall, the valley ranked third as a city where its … Read more