Новости за 08.12.2015

The state appeals court ruled Monday that a trial court appropriately dismissed Michael Wartell's case, The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette (http://bit.ly/1lMHZUI ) reports. The appeals court, which heard oral arguments in the case in October, ruled Lee's statements "are vague and not objectively verifiable without referring to extrinsic evidence." Purdue paid Wartell $52,000 to settle his federal age discrimination lawsuit against the university.

Warriors’ Curry, Pacers’ George set for marquee meeting Both have recovered from career-threatening injuries to earn this season’s first conference player of the month awards. Curry, who’s had multiple ankle surgeries, leads the league in plus-minus (plus-13.2 per game), scoring (32.4 points per game), player-efficiency rating (35.1), win shares (6.0), and he’s third in three-point shooting (47.1 percent) and usage (33.3). George, horrifically snapped his leg during a Team USA scrimmage in August 2014... Читать дальше...

Photos you share on Twitter are about to look a little bit different. Traditionally, images you upload to the site are cropped in your Twitter timeline. It works, but it means that sometimes the best part of an image is hidden until someone decides to click on it and go a little further. That’s changing this week.

(AP) — A Muslim student at the University of Missouri has filed a lawsuit alleging that a biology professor directed a slew of sexually suggestive and religiously offensive remarks at her. The lawsuit also claims that he wanted to know if her faith made her hate gay people and Jews.

A camera and buzzer were installed at Yankton High School, and now people may only go inside the building if a staff member authorizes the entrance. Police say the men didn't have permission to enter the school and are facing various charges including trespassing and possession of firearms on school grounds.

On one side, there’s all the stuff you’ve heard before, the pop and R&B that moves you and makes you move. On the other are cold, metallic soundscapes; they echo and buzz; they feel unfamiliar and “other.” What happens is something layered and complex, sweet, towering vocals over erratic, futuristic club beats. A little more than two years ago, Kelela (born Kelela Mizanekristos) released a mix tape called “Cut 4 Me” on the Los Angeles label Fade to Mind. The label is known for innovative artists... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The University of Kansas' chancellor and 70 of the school's distinguished professors have formally spoken out against the concealed carry of guns on campus. Under state law, Kansas universities must allow concealed weapons on campus beginning July 1, 2017.

Taylor Swift and Jared Leto attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MTV1415/WireImage) Jared Leto has apologized to Taylor Swift after criticizing her music in an online rant. In a recently released video, the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman critiques the pop star’s music while listening to songs of hers in a recording studio. During the session, Leto states, “Oh, I don’t like this at all. Next,” as he listens... Читать дальше...

For just as Steven Hill perfectly captures the anxiety of the American worker in today’s increasingly digital economy, he directs the same populist rage toward on-demand companies and the broader tech community, effectively drowning out much of anything worthwhile he has to say. “Raw Deal” might play well to the base — people who already hate Uber, Airbnb and TaskRabbit — but whether the book advances the discussion in a meaningful way is uncertain. In this unfortunate tipping point, the concentration... Читать дальше...

Terrell's lawyers said in a state court filing that their client is innocent and that prosecutors used false and misleading testimony to get the conviction. State attorneys say the state has taken precautions to ensure the drug won't be defective and wouldn't proceed with a faulty drug. A Georgia death row inmate is appealing after federal and state courts rejected his attempts to halt his execution. Terrell's lawyers said in a state court filing that their client is innocent and that prosecutors... Читать дальше...

Because of urban development and rising sea levels, the slow-moving catastrophe of climate change has near-daily consequences in the historic city. In response, the city is engineering a fix with tunnels and pump stations that costs about $250 million — more than one-and-a-half times its annual budget. Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., a Democrat winding up 40 years as the city's chief executive in the Republican-led state, said the $80 million in drainage work already completed prevented even more extensive flooding in October... Читать дальше...

Souvla opening new San Francisco outpost on DivisaderoSouvla’s Hayes Valley location. Photo: John Storey/The Chronicle Souvla is opening its second San Francisco location, hot on the heels of its Hayes Valley original, which made its debut in 2014 (and has earned its share of national press). The second location for the fast casual Greek spot will be on Divisadero, in the former home of Herbivore. According to the Souvla folks, the menu will be similar to the original, led by spit-fired meats and the Greek froyo. Читать дальше...

(AP) — Missouri State University has hired an investigator to conduct an independent review of allegations of racist treatment against the school's vice president of diversity and inclusion. "While we feel Dr. Coopwood has been treated fairly as an employee of Missouri State, in the interest of openness and transparency we have engaged an outside investigator to conduct an independent review of the allegations and charges that have been made via the petition," Hoven said. Missouri State University... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Pennsylvania House Republicans tried again to solve the state's 5-month-old budget stalemate with a spending plan of their own on Tuesday, a day after a bipartisan Senate vote that approved a rival approach supported by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. The House voted 115-86 for a $30.3 billion general appropriations bill, saying it would be paid for with new tobacco taxes, by imposing the personal income tax on lottery winnings and by getting other revenue from Internet gambling. Adolph said the... Читать дальше...

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard proposed an ambitious budget Tuesday for a state bolstered by better-than-expected revenues, backing new state aid to hike teacher pay and freeze tuition while also proposing a plan to expand Medicaid. Daugaard's openness to broadening eligibility for the health coverage program for low-income and disabled people is a departure from many other Republican governors around the country who have steadfastly resisted expanding the Medicaid program in part because of opposition to the federal health overhaul.

(AP) — Tibor Rubin, a Hungarian-born concentration camp survivor who joined the U.S. Army out of gratitude for his liberators, fought heroically in Korea and received the Medal of Honor 55 years later, has died in California. The medal recognized him for overcoming brutal dangers as an infantryman and trying to save fellow soldiers in battle and as a prisoner of war, even as he faced the prejudice of his commanding officers because he was Jewish and a foreigner. Rubin, then 76, stood by Bush's... Читать дальше...

Baseball's winter meetings are under way in Nashville. Chronicle baseball writer Henry Schulman will provide instant analysis on trades and signings as they happen. The notion that the Marlins would trade Fernandez, 23 and with three years remaining club control, would have seemed ludicrous before the meetings began. The fans in South Florida, already distrustful of the organization, would revolt, and imagine how Giancarlo Stanton would feel after he committed to at least six years (before an opt-out) in his 13-year... Читать дальше...

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The 49ers placed Celek on season-ending injured reserve today because of a high ankle sprain he sustained in a loss to the Cardinals on Nov. 29. Prior to his injury, Celek was in the midst of the best season of his four-year career, establishing career-highs in catches (19), receiving yards (186) and touchdowns (3). On Monday, head coach Jim Tomsula noted the 49ers had two tight ends on their practice squad - Brian Leonhardt and Jamie Childers -- when asked about the tight-end shortage. [...]... Читать дальше...

GLASSBORO, N.J. (AP) — Officials at a southern New Jersey university say swastikas and other anti-Semitic markings were carved into the doors of a residence hall. The university's dean of students says a floor meeting was held to inform dorm residents of the incident and allow them to express their opinions.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University has weathered the immediate storm of a massive budget deficit by cutting $19 million and balancing the school's budget, university Board Chairman Charles Way said. [...] the university needs more money to pay for years of neglected buildings, roads and other structures and to pay for debts accumulated by previous boards and presidents, Way told the Legislature's Joint Bond Review Committee on Tuesday. SC State's tallest dorm, Trust Hall, is... Читать дальше...

(AP) — A jury will hear arguments in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a German exchange student who fell head first into a pocket of loose snow while skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, a federal judge has ruled. Molloy ruled tree wells are not included in the definition of "inherent dangers and risks" in Montana's Skier Responsibility statutes that were in effect at the time of the December 2010 accident, the Flathead Beacon (http://bit.ly/1lrQ3e7) reported.

Sun Kil Moon singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek, right, doesn’t hold back live or on record, as evidenced by his group’s recent one-two punch of “Benji” and “Universal Themes,” and a handful of headline-grabbing concert appearances that have caught him at his most candid. “Audiences are like dates,” Kozelek says. “The chemistry is always different. Something that’s funny to one person is offensive to another. I don’t worry about it. People keep coming to my shows, that’s all I know.” ... Читать дальше...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police say an Albuquerque man wanted his mother's traditional New Mexican stew so much he broke into her home and stole it. According to a criminal complaint, Ray sent his mom a text message saying he wanted some of her posole but she told him no.

Peskin, who handily beat Supervisor Julie Christensen in the Nov. 3 election, has been hiking in Nepal with his wife ever since and landed at San Francisco International Airport Tuesday morning. The oath of office will be administered by City Attorney Dennis Herrera, and Peskin said former City Attorney Louise Renne and District Attorney George Gascón are also scheduled to attend. Sunny Angulo, who ran his campaign; Lee Hepner who’s on the board of the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, and Connie Chan... Читать дальше...