Claude Shannon Google Doodle. 100th Birthday of "The Father of Information Theory"If you like the internet, your cell phone, television or computer, you have a Northern Michigan native to thank.Claude Shannon would be 100 years old this weekend.In this weeks Sightseeing in Northern Michigan, we take a look at why everyone should celebrate.In downtown g*****d sits the bust of Claude Shannon, probably the most famous person...
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Chris Bosh"s rift with the Miami Heat is getting worse
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets - Game 4 - Full Highlights | April 25, 2016 | NBA PlayoffsAfter dropping a pivotal Game 5 at home on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat face elimination the next time they take the court. And, just like every game they"ve played since the All-Star break, Chris Bosh won"t be around to help.But why? Boshinsists he"s healthy enough to play and even traveled on the team"s charter flight back from...
Second-round mock draft: Myles Jack, Cody Whitehair, Noah Spence among talent still available
Noah Spence 40-Yard Dash (Eastern Kentucky, DE) | 2016 NFL Combine 32. Cleveland: ILB Myles Jack, UCLAThe Browns have 11 picks remaining -- including three in the third, fourth and fifth rounds, giving them an astonishing 10 of the next 142 picks. In other words, they have plenty of opportunities to address needs, and can take a chance on Jack, whose risk-reward ratio is right. 33. Tennessee: CB Mackensie Alexander, ClemsonA...
Bucs Boost Pass Rush with DE Noah Spence
Noah Spence (Eastern Kentucky) vs. Kentucky (2015)The rejuvenation of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers" defense is officially underway.One night after adding perhaps the best pure cover corner in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Buccaneers addressed their other pressing need on defense, grabbing Eastern Kentucky defensive end Noah Spence with the eighth pick of the second round, number 39 overall. Considered one of the best pure edge rushers...
Friday, April 29, 2016
Johnny Manziel: bail, a court date and Justin Bieber
A Cleveland Browns Johnny Manziel Farewell TributeJohnny Manziel (center right) attended a Justin Bieber concert hours after a grand jury indicted the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner. Bieber (left) and Manziel posed for a photo with Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (right).Former Aggie and Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manzielwont appear in court until next month in his domestic violence case.RelatedDallas County criminal...
As Fans Celebrate Drake"s "Views From the 6," Here"s How the Rapper Became Famous
Drake - Safe 2 Say - (Views From the 6) NewHe raps about countless women and the holds they have on his heart, though headmittedhe"s never fallen in love. He"s surprisingly bad at basketball, despite having a cast of all-star athletes and NBA players in his circle. He might not always write his own lyrics (though he doesmake his own whiskey), but the help he employs comes from a deeply loyal squad of hitmakers.As fans celebrateViews...
New Report Says Prince"s Death May Be Investigated As An Overdose
USHER SNAPCHAT VIDEOS (ft Kid Ink) Funny Moments, BEST VOCALS A week after Prince"s unexpected death, authorities are one step closer to figuring out how the music legend died.On Thursday, law enforcement told the Associated Press that they are investigating the possibility that the Purple Rain artist suffered an overdose.Related: Judge Confirms Prince...
NFL teams should understand Derrick Henry"s his own man
Derrick Henry (Alabama, RB) | 2016 NFL Combine HighlightsLet me get this straight. You"re an NFL franchise, and you might drop Derrick Henry on your draft board for reasons that have little or nothing to do with Derrick Henry himself?You"re going to hold Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, Eddie Lacy and/or T.J. Yeldon against him? You"re going to look at a player at that position in a crimson jersey and see a red flag?Seriously?...
Thursday, April 28, 2016
3-on-3: Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers (Game 5)
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers | Game 1 | Full Game Highlights | April 17, 2016 | NBALos Angeles Clippers (2) vs Portland Trail Blazers(2)StaplesCenter7:00 p.m. PSTApril 27, 2016Fox Prime Ticket/ NBA TVPHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE1. On a scale of Clippers low points where does Game 4 rank?Aaron Williams(@aaronsmarter): Nah, Roscoe. You cant just post a question like this without a *Trigger Warning*for the long-time...
UFC 200 press event in New York City
UFC 200: Tickets On Sale Friday (Credit: Getty Images/ Jeff Zelevansky)UFC president Dana White stands between Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes as they square off during a media availability for UFC 200 at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Credit: Getty Images/ Jeff Zelevansky)Jose Aldo (L) and Frankie Edgar pose for after squaring off during a media availability...
Dyson"s new hair dryer gives users the silent treatment
Ultra-quiet hair dryer.Published 28/04/2016 | 02:30The tech that everyone"s talking about this week is a new hair dryer from Dyson - and it will appeal to those who like the silent treatment.The Supersonic is light, colourful and cuts down on noise. The device, which cost 50m and three years to develop, boasts a new type of digital motor which has pushed noise to a sound frequency "beyond the audible range for humans".Its...
Nintendo NX: We already have so many feelings!
New Nintendo NX Controller!? - Inside Gaming Daily Forgot password? We"ll email you a reset link. If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead. Forgot username? We"ll email it to you. If you signed up using a 3rd party account like Facebook or Twitter, please login with it instead. Forgot password? ...
Zillow finds a second home in Centennial
A celebration of Steve"s life (Apple, Cupertino, 10/19/2011) HDGoogle and Twitter are making their presence felt in Boulder, but another tech luminary, Zillow Group, has firmly planted its flag in the south metro area. Zillow, which had about 330 employees in Colorado late last year, is hiring 150 more.Those hires, mostly in sales and support, will vault metro Denver ahead of San Francisco as Zillow"s second-largest...
WATCH: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars as Edward Snowden in Oliver Stone"s "Snowden"
Edward Snowden Interview on Apple vs. FBI, Privacy, the NSA, and MoreThe film tells the story of the now-infamous former NSA contractor who became one of the most wanted men in the world when he published a trove of classified documents in summer 2013, detailing the National Security Administrations covert surveillance techniques.Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to play the titular hero/traitor, who is currently living in Russia,...
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Rita Ora keeps a low profile in Vancouver after denying Jay Z affair claims
Is Rita Ora the Real "Becky"?!She finally set the record straight about false claims she was having an affair with Jay Z.And Rita Ora was keeping a low profile as she arrived in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday following the drama, which saw her accused of being the "Becky with the good hair" who stole Beyonce"s man following the release of the superstar"s new music.The 25-year-old singer appeared in good spirits despite the...
Lena Dunham threatens to move to Canada if Trump wins
Trump on Lena Dunham"s threat to flee USA: Great for America(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Will getting rid of Lena Dunham be reason enough to support a Donald Trump presidency?Dunham, rabidly pro-Hillary and anti-Republican, becamethe latest celebrity to mention plans to move to Canada.During theMatrix Awards on Monday, which honors young women in communication, Dunham told Andy Cohen that shell move to and work from...
Drake Debuts New Song "One Dance" (and Grinds on Rihanna) in Toronto
One Dance by Drake and Hasta el Amanecer by Nicky Jam | Mashup by Alex Aiono GettyIs anyone else freaking out about One Dance, Drakes new hit? He performed it live for the first time atRihannas Toronto show last night, and it is everything. Even viaa particularly lousy YouTube video, its fun to watch, and makes the upcomingalbum drop even more exciting (April 29, not that...
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
"Wonder man" Jarra Jim up for Best of South Tyneside award
Wonderman [Part 1] - Latest 2015 Nigerian Nollywood Movie (English Full HD)A wonder man who plans to tackle this years Great North Run at the age of 95 has been nominated for a Best of South Tyneside award.
Legendary runner Jarra Jim - Jim Purcell - has been nominated by good friend Agnes Fenwick who believed he was deserving of the award for raising thousands of pounds for charity by regularly taking part in the big event...
"Wonder man" Jarra Jim up for Best of South Tyneside award
Grudge Match 52: Wonder Woman vs Wonder ManA wonder man who plans to tackle this years Great North Run at the age of 95 has been nominated for a Best of South Tyneside award.
Legendary runner Jarra Jim - Jim Purcell - has been nominated by good friend Agnes Fenwick who believed he was deserving of the award for raising thousands of pounds for charity by regularly taking part in the big event from Newcastle to South Shields.
His...
With Chris Paul likely out for playoffs, how far can Clippers go?
Steph Curry MRI Reveals Grade 1 MCL Sprain In Knee WXIA 12:07 PM. GMT April 26, 2016 Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul is likely to miss the remainder of the playoffs after breaking the third metacarpal in his right hand...
Boycott Pledge Takes Aim At Target"s Bathroom Policy
🎯Target Boycott: 500,000 People Pledge Not to Shop at Stores Over Transgender Bathroom Policy 👫👬 A bicyclist rides past a row of shopping carts outside a Target store on May 23, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)More than 700,000 people have signed an online pledge to boycott Target, in response to its inclusive bathroom policy. The pledge was started by the American Family Association after...
Chernobyl 30 Years Later: Those Who Live in Its Shadow Still Suffer
Living in the shadow of Chernobyl: Kids & adults still dwelling in contaminated areasIn the days before the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster today, workers hurriedly filled in pot holes and painted lines on the decrepit road to the destroyed nuclear station. They were getting ready for a visit by Ukraines president and memorial ceremonies at the site to mark the catastrophic incident on April 26, 1986.Time...
In Full Trump Style, Front-Runner Blasts Rivals Cruz, Kasich
Cruz And Kasich Now Tag Teaming Trump   You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter"s name and location, in any medium. See also the...
Michael Strahan says he is "looking forward" to having Kelly Ripa back on Live
Kelly Ripa Doesn"t Host "Live!" After Michael Strahan"s Departure is AnnouncedMichael Strahan is "looking forward" to having Kelly Ripa back on Live as the ABC star returns to the show on Tuesday after a weeklong absence."He never wanted any of this to happen," a source told People Magazine.The source added that even though Strahan understood why she was mad "it was out of his control"."He spent the last few days reaching...
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