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NBC Bay AreaThe New Year is almost here, and people across the Bay Area are gearing up to usher in a fresh start after a tumultuous 365-day period. Christie Smith … “If you drink, stay in the restaurant or the bar,” said police spokesman Officer Carlos Manfredi … and more …read more From:: Oakland Restaurant […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hYbGkG via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Even before December’s horrific Ghost Ship fire, 2016 had been a trying year for Oakland and its mayor, Libby Schaaf. An affordable housing crisis. A police department roiled by a teen sexual abuse scandal. A revolving door of police chiefs. and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hDXXSc via IFTTT

Man fatally shot in East OaklandEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A 24-year-old Oakland man was shot to death Friday afternoon, the 87th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. The shooting happened at 4:18 p.m. in the area of 77th and Garfield avenues in East Oakland. The victim was driving … and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hCs6Bt via IFTTT

Man shot dead in OaklandSFGateA man was shot to death in an Oakland neighborhood Friday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to a call about 4:20 p.m. reporting a shooting at a residential area on the 7700 block of Garfield Avenue, said Oakland Police Officer John O’Reilly.Man fatally shot in East OaklandEast Bay Times all 2 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iOKLYz via IFTTT

NBA.comOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has raised $45,201 for victims of the Oakland warehouse fire by auctioning off two pairs of sneakers. The Warriors said Friday that the shoes Curry wore against the New York Knicks on Dec.Steph Curry sneakers raise $26400 for Oakland fire victimsWashington TimesSteph Curry sneakers raise […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hBPK14 via IFTTT

SFGateCurry donned the pair — which featured “Oakland” on one shoe and “Strong” on the other in graffiti-style writing, Curry’s autograph and the initials of every victim of the recent Oakland warehouse fire —when he scored eight points on 3-of-14 shooting …Steph Curry sneakers raise funds for Oakland fire victimsNBA.comOakland officials, from the mayor on […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hVdrz2 via IFTTT

Los Angeles TimesTo the editor: Cities are responsible for the safety of their residents. Enforcing rules on smoke detectors, sprinklers and enclosed stairwells are examples of that. Allowing people to live in unsafe conditions, ignoring the dangers of illegal … and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iguLS6 via IFTTT

KAALtv.comPolice say Timothy Lester is a suspect in the robbery at the Apollo III store on the 300 block of West Oakland Avenue. According to police Lester walked into the store around 8:45 Monday night and told the clerk it was a robbery and to go to the back … and more …read more From:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2idQVVc via IFTTT

Man, woman slain in Oakland shootingsEast Bay TimesOAKLAND — A man was shot to death outside his North Oakland home Wednesday night, less than four hours after a woman was fatally shot in West Oakland, police said. The two killings are not related, police said. The man killed in North Oakland was … and more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hAfVGW via IFTTT

Rex Ryan Defenses Cost Him Buffalo Bills Job - Video Rex Ryan Defenses Cost Him Buffalo Bills Job Rex Ryan was fired from the Buffalo Bills because his defenses were too reliant on stand up player concepts - lost leverage was the result. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/oJhrrwLBRmg

Rex Ryan Defenses Cost Him Buffalo Bills Job - Video Rex Ryan Defenses Cost Him Buffalo Bills Job Rex Ryan was fired from the Buffalo Bills because his defenses were too reliant on stand up player concepts - lost leverage was the result. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/oJhrrwLBRmg

Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral By Frederic von Anhalt Draws Anger Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publ - Video Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral By Frederic von Anhalt Draws Anger Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publicity Yes. “Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral by Frederick VonAnhalt Draws Anger: Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publicity” is the correct headline. A funeral planned for December 30th and by Frederick VonAnhalt, the last husband of famous actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who passed away last Sunday, has drawn fire as the names of a number of celebrities, including the now-late Debbie Reynolds (who passed away on Wednesday, and one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died) were used simply for publicity, as if it were some kind of party or Hollywood movie premier. Public relations representatives of a number of top stars in Hollywood have joined together to ask that the names of their clients be removed from what is being called a “false media list” by Edward Lozzi, who was the PR rep for Ms....

Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral By Frederic von Anhalt Draws Anger Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publ - Video Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral By Frederic von Anhalt Draws Anger Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publicity Yes. “Zsa Zsa Gabor Funeral by Frederick VonAnhalt Draws Anger: Debbie Reynolds, Celebrities Used For Publicity” is the correct headline. A funeral planned for December 30th and by Frederick VonAnhalt, the last husband of famous actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who passed away last Sunday, has drawn fire as the names of a number of celebrities, including the now-late Debbie Reynolds (who passed away on Wednesday, and one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died) were used simply for publicity, as if it were some kind of party or Hollywood movie premier. Public relations representatives of a number of top stars in Hollywood have joined together to ask that the names of their clients be removed from what is being called a “false media list” by Edward Lozzi, who was the PR rep for Ms....

East Bay TimesThe shooting happened at 1:22 p.m. in 3100 block of Linden Street, about a half block from the North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. Their conditions were not immediately available. Police said the women were in a minivan going northbound on Linden …Woman shot dead in West Oakland, police saySFGate all 3 news articles […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2igFXMm via IFTTT

Debbie Reynolds Dead Of Stroke One Day After Carrie Fisher Her Daughter Passes - Video Ok. “Debbie Reynolds Dead Of Stroke One Day After Carrie Fisher, Her Daughter, Passes”. Think about that. Debbie Reynolds was taken to a hospital just after 1 PM PST when someone at the Beverly Hills home of her son, Todd Fisher, called 911 to report whas was said to be a possible stroke. According to TMZ, Debbie and Todd were making funeral plans for Carrie Fisher, who died Tuesday of a heart attack – just the day before. Debbie Reynolds was an amazing actress, dancer, and celebrity. She was most famous for “Singing In The Rain”, and my personal favorite, the animated movie “Charlotte's Web.” Ms. Reynolds was the picture of the 1950s wholesome image of the smiling, captivating woman who had something nice to say about everything and everyone. Debbie Reynolds won my Mom's heart when she divorced her husband Eddie Fisher in 1959 and after his affair with Elizabeth Taylor. Ms. Reynolds went...

Debbie Reynolds Dead Of Stroke One Day After Carrie Fisher Her Daughter Passes - Video Ok. “Debbie Reynolds Dead Of Stroke One Day After Carrie Fisher, Her Daughter, Passes”. Think about that. Debbie Reynolds was taken to a hospital just after 1 PM PST when someone at the Beverly Hills home of her son, Todd Fisher, called 911 to report whas was said to be a possible stroke. According to TMZ, Debbie and Todd were making funeral plans for Carrie Fisher, who died Tuesday of a heart attack – just the day before. Debbie Reynolds was an amazing actress, dancer, and celebrity. She was most famous for “Singing In The Rain”, and my personal favorite, the animated movie “Charlotte's Web.” Ms. Reynolds was the picture of the 1950s wholesome image of the smiling, captivating woman who had something nice to say about everything and everyone. Debbie Reynolds won my Mom's heart when she divorced her husband Eddie Fisher in 1959 and after his affair with Elizabeth Taylor. Ms. Reynolds went...

SFGateA woman was shot and killed Wednesday evening in West Oakland, police said. The shooting occurred about 5:45 p.m. on the 900 block of 21st Street and the woman died at the scene. Information on the victim or circumstances of the incident were not …Two women shot in West OaklandEast Bay Times all 3 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iGVlot via IFTTT

New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland CA Things To Do - The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle - Video New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland CA Things To Do - The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland, CA Things To Do: The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle New Year's Eve can't get here fast enough for Oakland and for the United States, for that matter. And if you're new to Oakland, you're probably thinking you have to go to San Francisco to have some NYE fun. Well, no – you don't. There's stuff to do in Oakland. So, you're probably, no certainly, in the middle of trying to figure out what you want to do, but wondering if it's too late to get into one place or the other considering this is the middle of the last week of 2016. Well, fear not. Here's Zennie Abraham's blog and Zennie62 vlog post of some things to do in Oakland, California to ring in 2017 and ring out the hated 2016. The Alley at 3325 Grand Avenue The Alley at 33...

New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland CA Things To Do - The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle - Video New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland CA Things To Do - The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle New Year's Eve 2017 Oakland, CA Things To Do: The Alley, Geoffrey's Inner Circle New Year's Eve can't get here fast enough for Oakland and for the United States, for that matter. And if you're new to Oakland, you're probably thinking you have to go to San Francisco to have some NYE fun. Well, no – you don't. There's stuff to do in Oakland. So, you're probably, no certainly, in the middle of trying to figure out what you want to do, but wondering if it's too late to get into one place or the other considering this is the middle of the last week of 2016. Well, fear not. Here's Zennie Abraham's blog and Zennie62 vlog post of some things to do in Oakland, California to ring in 2017 and ring out the hated 2016. The Alley at 3325 Grand Avenue The Alley at 33...

Debbie Reynolds Mom Of Carrie Fisher In Hospital For Stroke - Video Debbie Reynolds, the Mom of Carrie Fisher, is in the hospital for a possible stroke. According to TMZ, Debbie Fisher was at her son Todd Fisher's home in Beverly Hills doing funeral planning. At about 1 pm PST family members called 911 to report that Ms. Reynolds had a possible stroke. This just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/F8mUxjQCHYc

Debbie Reynolds Mom Of Carrie Fisher In Hospital For Stroke - Video Debbie Reynolds, the Mom of Carrie Fisher, is in the hospital for a possible stroke. According to TMZ, Debbie Fisher was at her son Todd Fisher's home in Beverly Hills doing funeral planning. At about 1 pm PST family members called 911 to report that Ms. Reynolds had a possible stroke. This just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/F8mUxjQCHYc

Hey Ariana Grande Men Objectify, Women Too, It's About Manners - Video Hey Ariana Grande Men Objectify, Women Too, It's About Manners This is to Ariana Grande in the wake of her objectification story. Ms. Grande the problem is really one of manners: men are not instructed in how to be gentlemen toward women. Today's society thinks it's perfectly acceptable for a man to be mean and disrespectful toward women. Men and women objectify - it's a matter of respect for the woman. Period. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/RguQpp1rjaw

Hey Ariana Grande Men Objectify, Women Too, It's About Manners - Video Hey Ariana Grande Men Objectify, Women Too, It's About Manners This is to Ariana Grande in the wake of her objectification story. Ms. Grande the problem is really one of manners: men are not instructed in how to be gentlemen toward women. Today's society thinks it's perfectly acceptable for a man to be mean and disrespectful toward women. Men and women objectify - it's a matter of respect for the woman. Period. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/RguQpp1rjaw

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Officers on the ground and at least one police helicopter were searching a West Oakland neighborhood for a suspect Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The search, which began around 4 p.m. near the intersection of 39th Street and Dr. Martin …Video: Oakland Police going house to house searching for suspectKRON4.com all 3 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2iD0e23 via IFTTT

San Francisco ExaminerHomicides have increased in most large American cities this year but Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said today she’s pleased that overall crime in her city, in. and more …read more From:: Libby Schaaf Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hMmouq via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A new energy is gathering in Deep East Oakland. Two community meetings in early December focused on familiar issues, such as improved schools and illegal dumping, as well as the not-so-familiar topics of creek restoration and the promotion … …read more From:: East Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2icqywN via IFTTT

KRON4.comOn Dec. 27, 2016 Oakland Police officers searched the area of 39th and West Avenues for a suspect connected to a crime. (KRON) Oakland Police officers are searching for a suspect in West Oakland Tuesday afternoon. Police are going house to house with … …read more From:: West Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hry4Fm via IFTTT

Patch.comOakland police today released the names of two recent homicide victims, one of which was a teenage boy. Dwan Taylor, a 16-year-old who also went by the name “Redd”, was fatally shot in the 8800 block of Hillside Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. …read more From:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2icoVPu via IFTTT

Carrie Fisher Wants Obit To Read "Drowned In Moonlight Strangled By My Own Bra" - Video Carrie Fisher Wants Obit To Read "Drowned In Moonlight Strangled By My Own Bra" Carrie Fisher wrote in her 2008 autobiography "Wishful Drinking" this: “Remember the white dress I wore all through [the first Star Wars] film? George [Lucas] came up to me the first day of filming, took one look at the dress and said: ‘You can’t wear a bra under that dress,'” Carrie writes in her book about her iconic Princess Leia outfit. “‘Ok, I’ll bite,’ I said. ‘Why?’ And he said: ‘Because…there’s no underwear in space.’ He said it with such conviction. Like he had been to space and looked around and he didn’t see any bras or panties anywhere,” Carrie continues. “He explained. ‘You go into space and you become weightless. Then your body expands but your bra doesn’t, so you get strangled by your own underwear.'” “I think that this would make for a fantastic obituary,” Carrie ...

Carrie Fisher "Drowned In Moonlight Strangled By My Own Bra" - Video Carrie Fisher "Drowned In Moonlight Strangled By My Own Bra" Carrie Fisher wrote in her 2008 autobiography "Wishful Drinking" this: “Remember the white dress I wore all through [the first Star Wars] film? George [Lucas] came up to me the first day of filming, took one look at the dress and said: ‘You can’t wear a bra under that dress,'” Carrie writes in her book about her iconic Princess Leia outfit. “‘Ok, I’ll bite,’ I said. ‘Why?’ And he said: ‘Because…there’s no underwear in space.’ He said it with such conviction. Like he had been to space and looked around and he didn’t see any bras or panties anywhere,” Carrie continues. “He explained. ‘You go into space and you become weightless. Then your body expands but your bra doesn’t, so you get strangled by your own underwear.'” “I think that this would make for a fantastic obituary,” Carrie concludes. “I tell my younger friends ...

Graham Norton: Carrie Fisher geeft raad aan Daisy Ridley - Video The Graham Norton Show Elke maandag om 22u20 op Acht Centrale gaste vanavond is Carrie Fisher, alias Princess Leia uit de ‘Star Wars’-films. Fisher brengt Daisy Ridley en John Boyega mee, de andere hoofdrolspelers uit de nieuwste film in de serie: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Verder komt ook popster Kylie Minogue langs voor een babbel én een optreden. Graham Norton laat ook dit seizoen weer karrenvrachten supersterren aanrukken die gewillig hun tong laten pellen over hun nieuwste hoofdrollen en hun lotgevallen achter de schermen, elke maandag in het nieuwe seizoen van De Leukste Show. Herhalingen: Dinsdag 22 december om 13u20 en 18u30 Vrijdag 25 december om 23u10 Zaterdag 26 december om 19u30 www.acht.tv http://ift.tt/xmtIeb http://www.twitter.com/ACHT_TV via IFTTT http://youtu.be/C5g2WCNwWQ4

Carrie Fisher Died This Morning RIP - Share Your Thoughts - Video Carrie Fisher Died This Morning RIP - Share Your Thoughts Carrie Fisher of Star Wars fame and a giant part of pop-culture, died this morning. She was 60 years old. Ms. Fisher who played Princess Leia, suffered what was described as a massive heart attack on Friday and on a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was rushed to the Ronald Reagan Medical Center at UCLA but there was little word on her condition. Now, TMZ reports a family member said she was unresponsive at the hospital. Please share your thoughts. Carrie Fisher Died Of Heart Attack Suffered Friday, This Morning Carried Fisher died – three of the hardest words in the World to type. On Friday, the 60-year-old Princess Leia boarded a United Airlines flight bound from London to Los Angeles. Aboard the fight, according to passenger accounts and from TMZ blog, Ms. Fisher first complained about not being able to breath. Then she went unconscious – an EMT on boa...

Carrie Fisher Died This Morning RIP - Share Your Thoughts - Video Carrie Fisher Died This Morning RIP - Share Your Thoughts Carrie Fisher of Star Wars fame and a giant part of pop-culture, died this morning. She was 60 years old. Ms. Fisher who played Princess Leia, suffered what was described as a massive heart attack on Friday and on a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was rushed to the Ronald Reagan Medical Center at UCLA but there was little word on her condition. Now, TMZ reports a family member said she was unresponsive at the hospital. Please share your thoughts. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/-NZOpJDsaCY

The Grand Tour: 360 Clarkson Test Lap - Video Take a ride with Jeremy Clarkson through ancient Egypt in his test lap on the set of The Grand Tour in Morocco. Stream new episodes every Friday on Prime Video. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/RsnB2YHu3AE

Richard Hammond Thinks Eating Ice Cream Is Gay On Amazon Grand Tour Top Gear - Video Richard Hammond Thinks Eating Ice Cream Is Gay On Amazon Grand Tour Top Gear Richard Hammond is the previously mostly unknown member of the Amazon Grand Tour Top Gear crew who's now reached the heights of social media fame because he remarked that eating ice cream was “gay” and he's straight. Richard Hammond made the comment in an exchange on the sixth episode of the car driving show he co-hosts with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, which was titled 'Happy Finnish Christmas'. The group was talking in front of a live audience in the UK when Clarkson pointed out that you "couldn't enjoy a chocolate Magnum ice cream" in the interior of a Rolls Royce with white leather seats. "It's alright, I don't eat ice cream," Hammond said. "It's something to do with being straight." Clarkson and May were taken aback, while members of the audience cheered ...

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Dallas 42 Detroit 21 MNF - Cowboys Offense The Key - Video The Dallas Cowboys beat The Detroit Lions 42 to 21 at Cowboys Stadium. Dak Prescott was 15 of 20 for 212 yards and 3 TDs. For the Lions offensive inefficiency was the word of the day. The Lions loss gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Playoff hopes. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/e4Tu3JD3Rl8

Dallas 42 Detroit 21 MNF - Cowboys Offense The Key - Video The Dallas Cowboys beat The Detroit Lions 42 to 21 at Cowboys Stadium. Dak Prescott was 15 of 20 for 212 yards and 3 TDs. For the Lions offensive inefficiency was the word of the day. The Lions loss gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Playoff hopes. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/e4Tu3JD3Rl8

George Michael Update Singer Died Of Heart Failure – 20 Essential Songs - Video George Michael Update Singer Died Of Heart Failure – 20 Essential Songs by George Michael Earlier it was reported that George Michael, head of the 80s singing group called WHAM!, died on Christmas Day at his home but the reasons for his passing were not provided at the time. George Michael was just 53 years old. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother, and friend George Michael passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.” That was the statement, but now comes word that Mr. Michael died of heart failure. Tributes to George Michael have come pouring in. Carrie Underwood took to Instagram to report that “"As a child, his was the first voice I could pick out of the sea of voices I heard on the radio. Before I knew anything ab...

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4 men arrested after Oakland shootingKRON4.comOAKLAND (BCN) — Four suspects were arrested in connection with an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles Saturday afternoon in Oakland, a police officer said today. The shooting occurred at about 2:45 p.m. in the 6100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. and more …read more From:: Oakland CA News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hYRJ05 via IFTTT

Is The YouTube Subscriber Issue Just A PewDiePie Phil DeFranco Maker Studios Problem? - Video Is The YouTube Subscriber Issue Just A PewDiePie, Phil DeFranco Maker Studios Problem? Recently, this year, a number of prominent YouTubers have complained about subscriber channels being dropped from their rolls, most notably PewDiePie and Phil DeFranco. In his vlog, PewDiePie threatened to quit and shut down his PewDiePie YouTube Channel once it reached over 50 million subscribers because of this subscriber problem. And Phil De Franco chimed in to echo that there was a problem as well. The problem in this entire discussion is that a lot of truths are being avoided. The first truth of all is that buying YouTube subscribers and views is so frequent to this day that it's become something of a cottage industry. It's also something I have been very afraid to do because when some YouTubers started the practice back in 2008, one person I know who was a blogger on one of my city blogs, O...

Is The YouTube Subscriber Issue Just A PewDiePie Phil DeFranco Maker Studios Problem? - Video Is The YouTube Subscriber Issue Just A PewDiePie, Phil DeFranco Maker Studios Problem? Recently, this year, a number of prominent YouTubers have complained about subscriber channels being dropped from their rolls, most notably PewDiePie and Phil DeFranco. In his vlog, PewDiePie threatened to quit and shut down his PewDiePie YouTube Channel once it reached over 50 million subscribers because of this subscriber problem. And Phil De Franco chimed in to echo that there was a problem as well. The problem in this entire discussion is that a lot of truths are being avoided. The first truth of all is that buying YouTube subscribers and views is so frequent to this day that it's become something of a cottage industry. It's also something I have been very afraid to do because when some YouTubers started the practice back in 2008, one person I know who was a blogger on one of my city blogs, O...

George Michael Of WHAM Dies At 53 Years Old - Video George Michael Of WHAM Dies At 53 Years Old George Michael, Singer, Dies Of Unreported Causes At 53 George Michael, best known for being the head of the 80s singing group called WHAM!, died today at his home but the reasons for his passing were not provided. He was just 53 years old. While his website did not have a message posted at this time, a statement was released to the media. This is how it read: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother, and friend George Michael passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.” For this blogger, George Michael was one of the staples of 80s life, with his song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". WHAM set the tone for a new kind of european club sound that swept America. Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, as his real nam...

George Michael Of WHAM Dies At 53 Years Old - Video George Michael Of WHAM Dies At 53 Years Old George Michael, Singer, Dies Of Unreported Causes At 53 George Michael, best known for being the head of the 80s singing group called WHAM!, died today at his home but the reasons for his passing were not provided. He was just 53 years old. While his website did not have a message posted at this time, a statement was released to the media. This is how it read: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother, and friend George Michael passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period. The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.” For this blogger, George Michael was one of the staples of 80s life, with his song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". WHAM set the tone for a new kind of european club sound that swept America. Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, as his real nam...

Jefferson Fouls Durant Not Called, Cavs Beat Warriors 109-108 - Video Jefferson Fouls Durant Not Called, Cavs Beat Warriors 109-108 The Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant was clearly fouled with 3.4 seconds left against The Cavs Jefferson, but it was not called. Terrible outcome on Christmas Day for The Warriors. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/005p1lZC4Ts

Jefferson Fouls Durant Not Called, Cavs Beat Warriors 109-108 - Video Jefferson Fouls Durant Not Called, Cavs Beat Warriors 109-108 The Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant was clearly fouled with 3.4 seconds left against The Cavs Jefferson, but it was not called. Terrible outcome on Christmas Day for The Warriors. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/005p1lZC4Ts

Merry Christmas And Give The Gift Of Acknowledgement - Video Merry Christmas And Give The Gift Of Acknowledgement via IFTTT http://youtu.be/IHfm11R3RHM

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Derek Carr Breaks Leg Oakland Raiders QB Out For Year - Video Derek Carr Breaks Leg Oakland Raiders QB Out For Year Derek Carr was having a magical year. Against the Indianapolis Colts it was clear the fun was continuing. Then Carr broke his fibula and the party was over. Out for the year. But all is not lost as The Oakland Raiders have Matt McGloin. He has consistently moved the offense well during his time with the Silver and Black. He will do well in the playoffs. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/JO3VzelOiT8

Derek Car Breaks Leg Oakland Raiders QB Out For Year - Video Derek Car Breaks Leg Oakland Raiders QB Out For Year Derek Carr was having a magical year. Against the Indianapolis Colts it was clear the fun was continuing. Then Carr broke his fibula and the party was over. Out for the year. But all is not lost as The Oakland Raiders have Matt McGloin. He has consistently moved the offense well during his time with the Silver and Black. He will do well in the playoffs. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/JO3VzelOiT8

Cleveland Browns 20 San Diego Chargers 17 Browns Win - Video Cleveland Browns 20 San Diego Chargers 17 Browns Win Browns win! Cleveland Browns beat the San Diego Chsrgers in Cleveland. They are now 1 and 14! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/EovInn3NbqE

NORAD Santa Tracker Now Over Mid West USA - Video NORAD Santa Tracker Now Over Mid West USA The NORAD Santa Tracker for Christmas Eve Santa Tracking has changed a lot since I first started blogging about it in 2009. Basically, it's improved with the available technology and from a basic static web image with a moving photo of Santa to a more animated version of Santa Claus and his reindeer in orbit around the planet. What's most interesting is that the NORAD Santa Tracker does not tell where Santa's going, but where he is or just visited to drop gifts. It also has a gift counter. The gift counter is the best part of the presentation. It counts one gift for every person on earth. Right now, it's over 5.7 billion gifts delivered. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/4ddrFHd01OU

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Christmas Eve Step Family Dinner With Mom - Video Christmas Eve Step Family Dinner With Mom via IFTTT http://youtu.be/tZis7oiaez0

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Sidney woman dies in Oakland crashKennebec Journal & Morning SentinelA Sidney woman died Friday after the car she was driving too fast for road conditions on Country Club Road in Oakland struck black ice, crossed the center line in the road and crashed into a vehicle heading in the opposite direction, according to police. …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2i3AMQ9 via IFTTT

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NFL Dominates Google Trends On Christmas Eve - Video NFL Dominates Google Trends On Christmas Eve The National Football League is represented in Google Trends one through 26 on Christmas Eve, as most of the teams are playing, or have played today. Since television tends to drive online search, that means the NFL's dominating what folks are watching on TV today. So much for the NFL's ratings problems. It's still the most-watched sport on television, and one of the top entertainment productions today. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/-wyS87CbAhw

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East Bay ExpressA group of survivors and close friends of the Ghost Ship fire victims delivered what they are calling an “Open Letter to Mayor Libby Schaaf” this afternoon. More than 1,000 community members also signed the letter, which demands that that mayor enact …Burned Oakland warehouse received complaints for years; officials disagree on how […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hT5BIZ via IFTTT

East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Two people were injured in a shooting on Interstate 580 on Thursday night and the California Highway Patrol shut down a stretch of the freeway to investigate. The closure at eastbound I-580 at Harrison Street reopened around 9:40 p.m., but …Shooting on I-580 in Oakland Injures 2, Prompts Freeway Shutdown: CHPNBC […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2i2ite1 via IFTTT

Carrie Fisher After Heart Attack Is In Stable Condition - Video Carrie Fisher After Heart Attack Is In Stable Condition The Star Wars Stars' brother Todd told news outlets that she is in intensive care. She had a massive heart attack while flying from London to Los Angeles on United Airlines. The heart attack happened 15 minutes before landing. She was saved by an EMT who was at the back of the plane. When the plane landed at just after 12 noon she was rushed to a hospital. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/RnFuh07GqpI

Carrie Fisher After Heart Attack Is In Stable Condition - Video Carrie Fisher After Heart Attack Is In Stable Condition The Star Wars Stars' brother Todd told news outlets that she is in intensive care. She had a massive heart attack while flying from London to Los Angeles on United Airlines. The heart attack happened 15 minutes before landing. She was saved by an EMT who was at the back of the plane. When the plane landed at just after 12 noon she was rushed to a hospital. Stay tuned. via IFTTT http://youtu.be/RnFuh07GqpI

No Better Cook Than My Mother (Until I Get Married) - Video Right now, there is no better cook than my Mother. Now, when I get married my wife may be her equal but that remains to be seen! Stay turned! via IFTTT http://youtu.be/3TjSpsR93dE

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Brian Solis New E-Book On The Autonomous Vehicles Industry Is A Must Read - Video Brian Solis New E-Book On The Autonomous Vehicles Industry Is A Must Read Brian Solis, my friend who is Principal / Analyst Altimeter, a Prophet Company who's one of the foremost observers of the future of business, has a great new e-book out called “The Race To 2021: The State Of Autonomous Vehicles and A Who's Who Of Industry Drivers”. The 93-page document is designed to present a comprehensive view of who's doing what in the Autonomous Vehicles Industry. Brian has every company in the work, from Audi to Ford, and even some firms you and I have never heard of. Here's an excerpt: “Executive Summary: State of Autonomous Vehicles For this market profile report, we examined the autonomous offerings of 22 auto manufacturers and 34 hardware and software providers. We uncovered the following insights and trends: • Semi-autonomous vehicles are the stepping stone to fully autonomous vehicles....