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E! OnlineThe first cast photo of the new Star Wars: Episode VII cast is here! One day after the cast of the latest film in the sci-fi franchise was announced, we’re now getting a look at all castmembers in one room together. The black-and-white snapshot was … …read more Source: Star Wars News From Google
Pounding The RockThat play, the defensive miscue, the poised recovery, the authoritative rejection, will need to become a symbol for what this Spurs team does to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 and throughout the rest of this series. That sequence of events, just as the …3 Points: Revised Mavs-Spurs predictionsESPN (blog)Game 5: Spurs 109, … Read more
Do men and women act the same when mobile gaming?CNETDo men and women act the same when mobile gaming? A survey by Harris Interactive and Amazon studies how the different sexes approach mobile gaming — one group is more competitive, boastful, and willing to pay for apps. by Dara Kerr
Schuylkill River, Areal Flood Warnings in EffectPhiladelphia Magazine (blog)THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER AT PHILADELPHIA. * UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING… OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5:31 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET. and more …read more Source: Philadelphia News From Google News
The Denver PostThe FAA lifted the ground halt after an hour of delays. An air traffic control map on the FAA’s site lists delays more than two-hour delays at LAX and more than an hour delay at both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas due to this failure. Denver …Operations at McCarran returning to normal … Read more
Virgen: Roth’s story well worth being toldDaily PilotHe was another example of what Roth’s message was. Earl as well as many others drew the same from the documentary. Leigh Steinberg, the famous sports agent who is a Cal alum, also attended the screening. “I thought it was sensational,” said Steinberg, … …read more Source: Leigh … Read more
MiamiHerald.comThe last time the Heat was in this predicament, with a long layoff following a first-round sweep, Miami’s first game of the next round was an eyesore. The Heat looked rusty and sluggish in that 93-86 home loss to the Chicago Bulls to begin their …NBA Playoffs Schedule 2014: Miami Heat and Washington Wizards Advance … Read more
Las Vegas SunMatthew Chilton, general manager of Delano Las Vegas, gives the media a first look at the newly designed hotel Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Delano Las Vegas, a South Beach-style hotel experience, will have its grand opening in September. By Robin Leach …Rebranded Strip hotel The Delano set for Sept. openKVVU Las VegasDelano Las … Read more
Yahoo NewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and his Republican opponents traded accusations over the minimum wage and a deadly attack at a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya, on Wednesday in their drive to get voters focused on the November …“The average minimum wage worker is 35 years old.”PolitiFactObama to Congress (Again): Why Won’t You … Read more
TMZ.comZa was charged with 2 counts of felony drug possession — for Ecstasy and Oxycodone — after cops found drugs near him during their raid in January at Justin Bieber’s house. The judge will reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor IF Za doesn’t violate …Lil Za gets probation for possessing ecstasy at Justin Bieber’s … Read more
Vidette OnlineThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates has called all of Brazil’s preparations for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, “the worst” he has ever seen and it is absolutely behind schedule. Coates told the delegates that …IOC griping about Rio’s preparation for 2016 Games, and, well, isn’t that a …Yahoo Canada … Read more
Las Vegas Review-JournalFlightstats, a company that monitors flights nationwide, said the departure of three-quarters of McCarran’s afternoon flights were delayed. One flight that was en route to Las Vegas during the disruption was diverted to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor …FAA lifts ground halt at LAX, but flights still delayed there, and at Las …The Denver PostTemporary … Read more
Sam’s Sushi Bar in Nashville has closedThe TennesseanOwner Sam Katakura, known as the “Sushi Nazi” by some due to his abrasive personality (in reference to the popular “Seinfeld” The Soup Nazi episode), closed his small downtown sushi shop on Saturday, and has spent the last few days moving out and … …read more Source: Nashville … Read more
Las Vegas SunRANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — A wildfire driven by surging Santa Ana winds sent a choking pall of smoke through foothill neighborhoods on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of at least 1,650 homes and the closure of at least seven schools. No homes …Wind gusts drive fire in mountains near Los AngelesMyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV … Read more
Daily CallerNew Jersey city council chairman and mayoral candidate Marie Strumolo Burke was caught on tape lamenting her city’s descent into a “fucking nigger town” — and nearly all media reports failed to identify her as a Democrat. Burke is chairman of …Mayoral Candidate Allegedly Screams, ‘This Is Gonna Be a F***in’ N***** Town …TheBlaze.com … Read more
USA TODAYGoaltenders: Boston’s Tuukka Rask (5-1, 1.16 goals-against average and .961 save percentage) vs. Montreal’s Carey Price (4-0, 2.33, .904). This could be billed as the NHL’s best goalie this season vs. the Olympic gold medalist. We can assume three …Game 1 Of Bruins-Canadiens Series Set For Thursday Night In BostonNESN.comStanley Cup Playoff Preview – … Read more
Bleeding Green NationThe Cleveland Browns enter the 2014 NFL draft with what could be described as an embarrassment of riches. With six selections within the top 106, this is a team that could be poised to make some noise. After rocking Radio City Music Hall and selecting …NFL Draft Rumors: Buccaneers will ‘strongly consider’ Johnny … Read more
Cal AthleticsBERKELEY – The NCAA added three Golden Bears to the singles and doubles national championships, the NCAA announced on Wednesday. California senior Ben McLachlan will play in the NCAA Singles Championship for the second straight year, while …ASU Water Polo Advances to NCAA Tournament For First Time in Program HistoryYumanewsnowLocal sports brieflyLubbockOnline.com all 187 … Read more
Economic TimesBANGALORE: While startups designing wearable devices grab the headlines, venture capital investors are plumbing for the backroom boys – those building the underlying software that allows such devices to function. So far about half a dozen startups in … …read more Source: Startups News From Google News
Quentin Groves thinks the Cleveland Browns are mature enough to handle the …The Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — Linebacker Quentin Groves thinks the Browns are up for the Johnny Football Circus if it comes to town next week. “I think we’re a mature enough team to handle it,” Grove said on the second day of minicamp. … Read more
The Belfast TapesBoston GlobeBoston College is immersed in a complex legal battle with the British government over the Belfast Tapes, an academic oral history project that has been tragically compromised as a result of Northern Irish political infighting and a misguided hunt for … and more …read more Source: Boston News Feed From Google News
Diehard England football fan Jimmy Moore flying to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for …Kent OnlineA former Islander and diehard England fan will be writing a blog when he jets off to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Jimmy Moore is buying an open ticket to Rio de Janeiro for the tournament in June in the … Read more
ESPN (blog)LeBron James sat out a portion of the Miami Heat’s practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from a thigh bruise he sustained in Game 4 of his team’s first-round sweep of the Charlotte Bobcats. James was hurt when Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo’s …Miami Heat Show Some Progress as They Enter 2nd Round of … Read more
Fox NewsOakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics announced Wednesday that pitcher A.J. Griffin underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Griffin, who has not pitched this season, was …A’s right-hander Griffin undergoes Tommy John surgeryTSN all 86 news articles …read more Source: Oakland News By Google
Moscow to revive Red Square May Day paradeHometownlife.comAs many as 2 million people may be on hand for the event organized by Russian labor unions, which are mostly loyal to the Kremlin. But Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, whose City Hall approved the measure, assured that it would not be a return to Soviet … and … Read more
France champions social media, live eventsYahoo SportsNASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France took part in “The Business of Sports” panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday. France emphasized the importance of social media and the event experience unique to sports. …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By Google
Oakland Voices seeks East Oakland residents to participate in programContra Costa TimesOAKLAND — The Oakland Tribune is looking for East Oakland residents who are interested in telling the stories of their neighborhoods in the groundbreaking Oakland Voices community media project. The nine-month program was created to put the power of … and more …read more … Read more
Love/Hate: Cilantro inspires passion — on both sidesContra Costa TimesReaders from all over the Bay Area — and the United States — had lots to say. While they also expressed views on okra, kale, beets … Alberta Maged, Oakland: In April 2010, The New York Times ran an article explaining why people such as me … Read more
High Fayette County GA Winds Uproot Tree Fayette County GA was the epicenter of high winds that caused this uprooted tree. But neighboring Clayton County GA bore the brunt of the bad weather as power was out for over 20,000 homes. Georgia power crews have restored energy to 17,000 of them as of this writing. … Read more
Slate Magazine (blog)After endless speculation, the cast for J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII has finally been announced, and as was rumored, the list features the return of old favorites as well as some relative newcomers. We do not yet know the details of which … …read more Source: Star Wars News From Google
CNN(CNN) — How many of you have felt victimized by a Regina George? If you raised your hand, you can attest that even a decade later “Mean Girls” still holds up. Man recites ‘Mean Girls’ in 30 minutes. Whether it’s because Tina Fey’s script so authentically …Everything That Has Happened in the 10 Years Since … Read more
GameSpotNot only can you watch your highlight racing reels, rewind them, play them in slow motion, or upload them to Miiverse, but you can also upload these clips directly to YouTube from the Wii U. All you’ll need to do so is a Google account. Nintendo has …Mario Kart 8 makes YouTube-sharing history for Nintendo … Read more
New York Daily NewsA new comedy production company HelloDenizen trained hamsters to sit at a table and eat a tiny hamster food burrito for their viral video. It took the crew three weeks to train three hamsters for the film. BY Joel Landau. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Wednesday …Tiny hamster eating Tiny burrito is adorably … Read more
USA TODAYA black congressman is sticking by his comment calling Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas an “Uncle Tom,” saying his positions on the high court “have been adverse to the minority community.” Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., made his original …Black congressman stands by comment that Clarence Thomas is an ‘Uncle Tom’Washington Post (blog)Rep. Thompson doubles … Read more
CSU women’s soccer team finishes with rivalry winsThe ColoradoanThe Colorado State University women’s soccer team finished its first spring season with a 2-3-1 record, beating in-state rivals Colorado Mesa and the University of Northern Colorado. Coach Bill Hempen said Jenna Howerton, a junior transfer, has … and more …read more Source: Women Soccer News From … Read more