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James to sit out Cavs’ game in AtlantaKSPRThe Cleveland Cavaliers star will rest his sore knee against the Atlanta Hawks, coach David Blatt said before the game. The Cavs also will be without forward … Distributed by Internet Broadcasting and The Sports Xchange. This material may not be …Cavs fall at Atlanta as LeBron sitsTimes … Read more
My Denver, My Dream for How to Keep it GreatWestword (blog)Earlier this year, I penned a love letter to Denver, the city I used to know. It wasn’t meant to be more than a lamenting for a physical place that no longer exists — a remembrance of the city that I have been watching change … Read more
‘Road to the NHL Winter Classic,’ on EpixNew York TimesThe National Hockey League really hit on something when, on New Year’s Day 2008, it staged the first Winter Classic, an ordinary regular-season hockey game made extraordinary by the setting: outdoors, in a big stadium. Fans both ardent and casual …PHOTOS: Nationals Park gets makeover for … Read more
De Pere hires ex-Washington, D.C., fire chiefGreen Bay Press GazetteIn 2010, about 30 Washington, D.C., firefighters filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming black employees faced harsher discipline, fewer promotions and a hostile work environment, according to the Washington Post. A 2011 U.S. District Court … …read more From:: Washington DC News From Google News
Asdrubal Cabrera deal means Stephen Drew’s market should heat upCBSSports.comStephen Drew’s market could soon heat up for the first time in two offseasons. (USATSI). Earlier on Tuesday, the Rays agreed to sign free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year contract. The deal likely means Ben Zobrist will soon be traded, perhaps …Asdrubal Cabrera-Rays Deal … Read more
TV actress molested, passersby ignore criesTimes of IndiaThe actress has told police that she returned home around 1.40am after a late shoot at a Tollygunge studio. Her driver dropped her near the main gate of her residence and left. “She was going to unlock the collapsible gate when a man grabbed her from …Bengali tv … Read more
Greenville police, investigating missing person case, find body in car trunk …Dallas Morning News (blog)Dallas police say officers from Greenville discovered a woman’s body in the trunk of a car parked at an apartment complex off Royal Lane and Abrams Road. The body was found around 11 this morning at the Sontera Palms Apartments in … Read more
The Morning After: Oakland Raiders at Denver BroncosSilver and Black PrideWell, that was one way to end the season. Not at all the way any of us would choose to end it, but at least it is finally finished. Tony Sparano has to be the most disappointed with this 47-14 thrashing because he was building … Read more
For Obama, reunion with pals a link to simpler timesTheNewsTribune.comHONOLULU — Since returning to his childhood home this month on vacation, President Barack Obama has spent a good part of most days cloistered with three people whose company puts him at ease. They’re not his wife and daughters, who came with him, …and more …read … Read more
Samsung Tips Curved All-in-One, ‘Blade-Thin’ ATIV Book 9PC MagazineSamsung may have scaled back its PC lineup in 2013, but it’s not out of the game by any means. Ahead of CES, the tech giant today unveiled a new all-in-one desktop with a curved display and a new ATIV Book 9. Samsung ATIV One 7 All-in-OneSamsung … Read more
Police Involved in Standoff With Man Who Barricaded Himself in Beverly Hills …KTLAThe call came in at about 1:30 p.m. after officers attempted to serve and emergency protective order to a man at a home in the 100 block of South Clark Drive (map), Lincoln Hoshino of the Beverly Hills Police Department said. The man … Read more
In Jed York Trent Baalke 49ers Press Conf Lowell Cohn Out Of Line – Video In Jee York Trent Baalke 49ers Press Conference Lowell Cohn Out Of Line. The press conference held by 49ers President Jed York and General Manager Trent Baalke on Black Monday and to talk about the release of Jim Harbaugh was … Read more
Jim Harbaugh left the San Francisco 49ers and became the 20th Head Coach in Michigan Football History. He was introduced today by Michigan Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett. Here’s the video and transcript: Jim Harbaugh Introductory Press Conference Transcript Dec. 30, 2014 Michigan Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett Opening statement … “It’s great to be … Read more
San Francisco Schools Transformed by the Power of MeditationNBCNews.comSilence isn’t something people usually associate with middle school, but twice a day the halls of Visitacion Valley School in San Francisco fall quiet as the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students meditate for fifteen minutes. And school …and more …read more From:: San Francisco News By … Read more
2014 Box Office Winners and LosersHitFixThe Disney division can clearly do no wrong at this point. The studio was responsible or the no. 1 and no. 3 films of the year. “Guardians of the Galaxy” shocked with $332 million in the U.S. and $772.3 million globally. “Captain America: The Winter …and more …read more From:: … Read more
MSUB women’s soccer earns sportsmanship awardBillings GazetteThe Montana State Billings women’s soccer team was named a recipient of the Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The Yellowjackets were one of 125 colleges across all levels to earn the award, …Fordham women’s soccer was honored by the NSCAA for … Read more
Purdue’s Russell invited to NFL CombineJournal and CourierPer his Twitter account, Purdue defensive end Ryan Russell has received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The event will be held Feb. 17-25 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Thank God. Thank God. Thank you Lord. pic.twitter.com/Dt4t1J0m04. …read more From:: NFL Combine News By Google News
A 3-Step Beginner’s Guide to Social–Media MarketingEntrepreneurSocial Media has become as much a daily part of our personal lives as it has our business lives. What once was cutting edge just a few short years ago is now just the norm. So how do you know which aspect of social–media marketing you need to have … Read more
Metro Denver’s 2014 job growth outpaces the nation’s gainsDenver Business JournalThe Denver metro area gained 36,100 non-farm payroll jobs in November from a year earlier, a 2.7 percent increase — ahead of the nationwide gain of 2.0 percent and Colorado’s 2.1 percent rise — the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. …read more From:: … Read more
Apple implements App Store 14-day refund policy in EuropeNew York Daily NewsApple is known to be strict with its refund policy, but not in Europe. The latest iTunes Store Terms and Conditions will allow refunds on most App Store purchases in the U.K., Italy, Germany and France. “If you choose to cancel your order, you … Read more
‘Star Wars‘ Beats ‘Avengers 2′ for Most Anticipated Film of 2015VarietyThat’s the takeaway from Fandango’s survey of the most anticipated films of 2015. The online ticketing company found that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the film that moviegoers are most jazzed to see next year, while “Avengers: Age of Ultron” has …‘Star Wars‘ tops … Read more
F’ville mayor reviews 2014, looks aheadThe Citizen.comSix sound stages were operational this year and five additional sound stages are under construction at Pinewood Atlanta Studios to accommodate our third movie which should begin production in the summer of 2015. Piedmont Fayette Hospital became the … …read more From:: Pinewood Studios Atlanta Related News From Google … Read more
A.P.C.’s Warehouse Sale: Fashion Backpacks, Leather GoodsRacked NYThe A.P.C. Surplus sale ends in two days, so we stopped by a few hours before closing time yesterday to assess what’s left. The remaining stock is a bit underwhelming, but there are some gems if you’re patient enough to really scour the racks. Some … …read more … Read more
Jameis Winston’s Complicated College Football LegacyBleacher ReportLOS ANGELES — If Jameis Winston makes it through an entire college career without losing a game, winning a Heisman Trophy and two national championships along the way, then he has to go down as one of the greatest college football players ever.Flawless on-field record still not enough for … Read more
Lindsay Lohan Catches Painful Virus, Actress TweetsLive ScienceActress Lindsay Lohan has contracted a mosquito-borne virus that can cause debilitating joint pain, according to the actresses‘ social media accounts. She reported catching the virus while on vacation in French Polynesia. On Saturday (Dec. 27), Lohan …Lindsay Lohan News: Actress Eyeing More Broadway Projects Following West …Franchise … Read more
Islamic State uses social media to support call for pilot’s executionLos Angeles TimesSupporters of Islamic State militants appealed via social media this week for the execution of a Jordanian pilot whom the group captured after his plane crashed in Syria on Christmas Eve. Those using the Twitter hashtag “Suggest a way to kill the …After … Read more
Wind-Toppled Tree Shuts BART Tracks In San FranciscoCBS LocalA BART spokesperson told KCBS it wasn’t immediately clear when the tracks would reopen. Passengers are being encouraged to use parallel San Francisco Municipal Railway bus service in the area. Earlier this month, debris on the tracks closed the brand … …read more From:: San Francisco News … Read more
Douglas Emmett Acquires Honolulu Multifamily Property For $146MBenzingaDouglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced that it has acquired Waena Apartments, a 468 unit multifamily property in Honolulu, for a purchase price of $146 million (approximately $312,000 per unit). The property …and more …read more From:: Honolulu News By Google News
OU’s Jordan Phillips declares for NFL DraftTulsa WorldOklahoma’s Jordan Phillips waves to fans towards the end of their game against Clemson in the Russell Athletic Bowl Dec. 29, 2014. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World. Buy this photo. Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 3:05 pm. OU’s Jordan Phillips declares for …OU football: Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips declares for … Read more
Bwin Says Close to Sale of Its Social Gaming BusinessBloombergThe online gambling business may be in the early stages of a consolidation wave following a disappointing rollout in the U.S. and the $4.9 billion purchase of industry leader PokerStars by Amaya Gaming Group Inc. in June, according to Brian Mattingley, …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Prospective CPUC Head Dismisses PG&E Concerns, Says Too Much Bay Area …KQEDMichael Picker, appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to become the new president of the California Public Utilities Commission, told KQED he is not concerned about the close ties the agency has had with PG&E. He also said he thinks the large regulatory agency …Green … Read more
‘Burning Bluebeard’ Becomes a Holiday Tradition in ChicagoNew York TimesCHICAGO — As holiday traditions go, the play “Burning Bluebeard” doesn’t exactly seem like a natural: no Cratchits, no elves, no Grinches, no sugarplum fairies. Its place in the season is all about timing. It’s based on the real-life story of a fatal … …read more … Read more
OU football: Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips declares for the NFL DraftNewsOK.com“To sooner nation thank your for a great four years at the best university in America,” Phillips said via Twitter Tuesday afternoon. “After a thorough but difficult decision I have decided to enter the 2015 NFL draft. Thanks for your support through …and more …read … Read more
Wall Stands Out In Wizards’ VictoryESPN (blog)Dirk Nowitzki has been asked to play plenty of roles during his 16-plus seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, and he’s very rarely disappointed. With Tyson Chandler still ailing, Nowitzki may be tasked with taking his perimeter game down low once again.Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game Recap – Dec. 28, … Read more
Dominic Patten’s Top 10 New TV Shows Of 2014 (Part One)Deadline.comIn an era when options for watching (and producing and distributing) great TV came from seemingly everywhere, I had lots to choose from in pulling together my year-end choices for the top 10 best new shows for 2014. In the video above, I talk about … Read more