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Chicago parties to welcome 2016 amid tight securityWLS-TV“Whether you’re celebrating at home, a friend’s house, or large events, we’d like to remind everyone to be responsible and safe,” said Deputy Chief Steve Georgas/Chicago Police Dept. Safety was a big concern, at all the parties but especially at Navy Pier.and more …read more From:: Chicago News … Read more
Revelers streaming to Las Vegas Strip, downtown to ring in new yearKTNV Las VegasAction News has several crews stationed on the Strip and on Fremont Street, where the party has already started with performances by a variety of tribute bands. Our helicopter will also be flying above the Strip and downtown throughout the evening.and more … Read more
Eliminating tips brings unintended consequences in Bay AreaSan Francisco ChronicleSo when Sous Beurre Kitchen opened in the Mission in February, Mauschbaugh followed the example of five Bay Area restaurants that abandoned tipping in late 2014. He printed all-inclusive prices on his menu, which allowed … Allison Hopelain, who owns … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants … Read more
Beloved radio station 99X returning to AtlantaWXIA-TVATLANTA — The prayers of alternative music fans across Atlanta have finally been answered: 99X is returning to airwaves for 2016. The station will begin airing on 98.9 FM, but reps say it won’t “be your father’s 99X.” Program Director Greg Ausham said … …read more From:: Atlanta News … Read more
All Day Gaming Marathon at Stephen’s Central LibraryConcho valley homepageSome Concho Valley gamers are spending their New Year’s Eve in a 24-hour gaming marathon. Members of San Angelo’s Nerdery Gaming Club organized the event which will benefit Children’s Miracle Network they set up earlier this evening in the Sugg … …read more From:: Gaming News … Read more
‘No Man’s Sky’ Game Most Anticipated In 2016; Release Date Slated In JuneYouth Health MagzineAccording to iDigital Times, the “No Man’s Sky” game will be released on June 2016. Reportedly, developer Hello Games spilled the beans during the Sony conference at the Paris Games Week. Although there is still no specific date, the release will … Read more
Bowles scores 19, Pacific beats San Diego 77-75USA TODAYSTOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Ray Bowles scored 10 of his 19 points in the final 4:25 to help Pacific pull away from San Diego for a 77-75 win on Thursday night. Bowles’ dunk with 43 seconds left gave Pacific (3-9, 2-1 West Coast Conference) a 71-63 lead.and … Read more
Shots fired at oncoming car as Hong Kong housing estate showdown leaves police …South China Morning Post (subscription)READ MORE: Chase, struggle, arrest: Illegal immigrant from mainland China nabbed in Sai Kung by Hong Kong police on anti-burglary patrol. One officer fired two shots, one of which hit the windscreen of the car, Kowloon East police … Read more
China Box Office Growth at 49% as Total Hits $6.78 BillionVarietyChina’s theatrical box office grew by 49% in 2015, propelled by the huge success of local movies, according to nearly full year figures from the State Administration for Press Publishing Radio Film & Television. In an announcement made shortly before … …read more From:: Movie … Read more
Dallas Police Ready for No-Refusal WeekendNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthThat’s why Dallas law enforcement is running a no-refusal weekend. That means officers can quickly get a warrant to draw blood if a driver suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol refuses a breathalyzer. The no-refusal weekend … …read more From:: Dallas News From … Read more
Underprivileged children often live in cramped conditions in subdivided flats …South China Morning Post (subscription)More than 40,000 Hong Kong children are living in such cramped conditions that their physical, psychological and emotional development is being stunted massively, according to a major study on top concerns of underprivileged children released earlier … …read more From:: Hong … Read more
After loss to short-handed Warriors, the Rockets are an NBA punchlineCBSSports.comFirst most people removed the Houston Rockets from their list of possible title contenders. Then we removed them from even being serious challengers in the Western Conference. Now, after Thursday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, it’s time to …James Harden on Klay Thompson … Read more
Homicides Increase 54% in Washington DC for 2015Breitbart NewsDespite an overall drop in crime, Washington D.C. has nonetheless experienced a whopping 54 percent increase in its murder rate for 2015, the city reports. At 119 homicides for 2015, the murder rate surpassed that of each of the last four years. 2012 …and more …read more … Read more
National Womens Soccer League’s Washington Spirit Signs Viera’s Katie StengelSpaceCoastDaily.comThe Washington Spirit recently announced the club has signed forward Katie Stengel. Stengel attended Viera High School where she excelled in soccer, and was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 after an All-American career at Wake … …read more From:: Women’s … Read more
You say you want a resolution? 10 for entertainment fansDetroit Free PressFor arts and entertainment consumers, 2016 is a clean slate. This could be the year when you actually read that 800-page novel you’ve been meaning to tackle or watch that cable TV series about which you’ve been avoiding spoilers since 2013. And a new … Read more
2015-16 NBA Power Rankings: How All 30 Teams Rate Heading into 2016Bleacher ReportWe’ve got a shake-up at the very top of this week’s NBA power rankings, and if you’ve been following along for most of the year, you probably saw it coming. If you’re new here, I guess our best advice is to try not … Read more
Golden State Warriors beat Houston Rockets without Stephen Curry Klay Thompson …FOXSports.comWith reigning MVP Stephen Curry sitting out a second straight game with a leg bruise, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets Thursday 114-110. Not only did the Warriors show they can win without Curry, but Klay Thompson, who struggled on …Golden State … Read more
Shorthanded Warriors Ground Rockets on New Year’s EveWarriors.comThe Warriors capped a monumental 2015 with one of their most rewarding regular season victories of the year, picking up a 114-110 road win over the Rockets on Thursday on the back end of a back-to-back. The Dubs bounced back from Wednesday’s …and more …read more From:: Golden … Read more
Car chase ends with suspect’s arrest in north HoustonKTRK-TVThe chase started as a traffic stop attempt on Interstate 45 and West Mount Houston. Eyewitness News caught up with the chase as authorities followed the suspect southbound on I-45 at Greens Road. By then, he’d already struck several vehicles …and more …read more From:: Houston News … Read more
In a year of odd moves, FIFA and Al Capone become neighboursTrinidad GuardianThe FIFA exhibit is a short kick from space occupied by Al Capone and his machine-gun trappings. It consists mostly of newspaper clippings—a “FIFA Nostra” headline from a French paper is one example—photos and videos. Among those noted is Jack …In a year … Read more
Los Angeles marching band winds up for the Rose ParadeLA Daily NewsAnthony White, director of the L.A.U.S.D. Beyond the Bell All City Honor Band held practice for the Rose Parade in the parking lot around the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Los Angeles, CA. 12/31/2015 (photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles News Group).and more …read more From:: … Read more
Russell Wilson’s secrets to 64 straight starts to begin his careerThe OlympianIn Wilson’s other day-after regimen: Heavy Monday weightlifting during the season. “I’ll never forget, I was at IMG, training for the (2012 NFL scouting) combine, and Vinny Testaverde was there,” Wilson said. “He played in the league for 21 years …How the Seahawks are … Read more
Lawsuit against The News can go onDallas Morning NewsA Dallas County couple that claimed a column in The Dallas Morning News falsely accused them of covering up their son’s apparent suicide in a paid obituary can pursue their libel lawsuit against the paper, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. John … …read more From:: Dallas … Read more
The Last (and Most Expensive) Night of the YearNew York Times“New Year’s Eve is pretty much going to determine for some venues whether you’re going to be in the red or in the black,” said J.C. Diaz, executive director of the Nightlife Association, a trade group of bars, restaurants, night clubs and rave …and more … Read more
Minimum wage will rise twice in 2016 in Los AngelesLA Daily NewsTwo minimum wage hikes will hit Los Angeles in the coming months, pushing pay to some of the highest levels in the country for a big city. First, California’s minimum wage rises to $10 an hour on Jan 1. from the current $9 benchmark. … Read more
Xavier Takes Its First Loss at the Hands of VillanovaNew York TimesRyan Arcidiacono hit seven 3-pointers, scored 27 points and showed that No. 16 Villanova may again be the team to beat in the Big East, thumping No. 6 Xavier, 95-64, at home on Thursday. Villanova, which has won the regular season in the Big … Read more
Four Downs: Clemson defends No. 1 ranking in Orange Bowl rout of OklahomaFOXSports.comThe Clemson Tigers were the top-ranked team in the country for most of the season. Against the favored Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl, Deshaun Watson & Co. showed everyone why. Running back Wayne Gallman set Clemson’s single-season …Clemson rushes past Oklahoma to … Read more
Kanye West Releases New Track Called ”Facts” Just in Time for 2016E! OnlineYou didn’t think you’d make it to 2016 without some new music from Kanye West, did you?! Kim Kardashian was the first to drop the hint that her hubby was about to release a new track this afternoon with the following tweet: “Yeezy … Read more
Looking back: 2015 in entertainmentTribune-ReviewThe year began with rumors of a new film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” thanks to a 90-second teaser trailer released in late 2014. In April, fans were treated to a second, two-minute teaser with new footage, including a first look at Harrison Ford … …read more From:: Entertainment News From … Read more
Chart: NFL playoff pictureMinneapolis Star TribuneThe second-place team in the West, either Denver or Kansas City, will be the other wild-card team. About the Vikings. The Vikings (10-5) clinched a playoff spot by winning last Sunday. Depending on what happens in the finale at Green Bay, they can be … …read more From:: NFL Playoffs … Read more
Wayne Rogers, Trapper John on TV’s ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82Hollywood ReporterAfter he left the series in a contract dispute, he plated another doctor on ‘House Calls.’ Wayne Rogers, who starred as the irreverently cantankerous Trapper John on M*A*S*H, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia, his former publicist confirmed …Wayne Rogers, Trapper John on ‘M.A.S.H.,’ Dies … Read more
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets: Live Score, Highlights and ReactionBleacher ReportKlay Thompson scored 38 points, Draymond Green posted a triple-double with 11 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Golden State Warriors topped the Houston Rockets, 114-110, at the Toyota Center on New Year’s Eve. The Warriors …Warriors beat Houston without MVP … Read more
’46 years’ Facebook glitch is a New Year’s gift from UnixEngadgetDon’t worry, you’re not living out a 13 Going on 30 scenario — you’re only “celebrating” 46 years of Facebook friendship with someone right now because of a glitch. A Unix-based glitch, that is. (That said, sorry to burst your bubble if you woke up … Read more
From the East Bay Desk: the Top Oakland Stories of 2015KQEDThe city passed no major housing reforms this year (Libby Schaaf’s first as mayor), despite a report commissioned by the city that laid out several policy recommendations. Schaaf did create a Housing Cabinet, which has been working on developing new … …read more From:: Libby … Read more
Oscar de la Renta’s VP of Global Communications Shares Her View On Fashion’s …ForbesFor years I worked with Edith Taichman, Oscar de la Renta’s newly appointed Vice President of Global Communications, from a distance. We never met face-to-face and only corresponded via email. At the time, I was working as a freelance fashion stylist … … Read more